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NTSB accident investigation · Cessna 150G · Stevens Point, WI · April 14, 1985

Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report

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Date
April 14, 1985, 13:30 local (19:30 UTC)
Place
Stevens Point, WI
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
N4609XCessna 150G
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
FAA report
19850414015019A
Case key
13040

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Sequence of events

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In flight collision with terrain/waterManeuvering - turn to reverse direction
Terrain condition - water,glassy
Clearance - inadequatePilot in commandFactor
Overconfidence in personal abilityPilot in commandFactor
Proper altitude - not maintainedPilot in commandCause
Descent - excessivePilot in commandFactor
Nose overManeuvering - turn to reverse direction

Analysis

During a low level flt over a river, the plt initiated a turn to reverse direction at 300 ft AGL. The acft contacted the water during the descending turn and nosed over.

Aircraft

Registration
N4609X
Reported as
Cessna 150G
Category
Airplane
Serial number
15064659
Airframe hours
38
Engine
Continental O-200, 100 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Personal · Part 91
Registered owner
John R. Rowe
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
100 hour · August 4, 1984 · 56 hours before
Departed
STE · Stevens Point, WI
Airport
STE

Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Age
28
Certificate
Private
Airplane ratings
Single-engine land
Medical
Class 3, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
Seat
Left
Flight hours
170 total · 15 in this make and model · 2 in the last 90 days

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
3,000 ft overcast
Temperature
55 °F, dew point 43 °F
Altimeter
29.00 inHg
Observed at
AUX, 19 nm away

FAA reports on this event · 1

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Accident 19850414015019ACessna 150G · Stevens Point, WIPilot admitted that he flew too low over the Wisconsin river. Aircraft contacted the water and flipped over.Apr 14, 1985 · N4609X · Substantial damage