# NTSB CHI96LA036: Cessna 150M, N714QH, Lacon, IL, November 21, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 21, 1995, 09:40 local (15:40 UTC) - Place: Lacon, IL - Coordinates: 41.019107, -89.39949 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.0191&lon=-89.3995&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report January 8, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10156 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96LA036 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10156/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036 ## Probable cause was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor) - proper touchdown point - exceeded, pilot in command - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis THE PILOT DECIDED TO PRACTICE A CROSSWIND LANDING ON RUNWAY 36 (2200'x50'). REPORTING WEATHER STATION 25 MILES AWAY REPORTED WINDS FROM 310 DEGREES AT 9 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS. THE APPROACH TO RUNWAY 36 WAS HIGH AND FAST WITH 20 DEGREES OF FLAPS. ONLY ONE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN AS THE LEFT WING WAS RAISED. THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID THAT THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. THE PILOT STATED, '...IN TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE ENTERED A STALL AND SPUN TO THE GROUND SOME 200 TO 250 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY... .' ## Factual narrative On November 21, 1995, at 0940 central standard time (cst), a Cessna 150M, N714QH, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a collision with the ground shortly after a takeoff. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported he received serious injuries. The local personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was not operating on a flight plan. The flight departed Lacon, Illinois, at 0930 cst. From the pilot's written statement, the pilot left the traffic pattern for runway 31 (3200' x 75' dry/bituminous), and decided to practice crosswind landings on runway 36 (2200' x 50' dry/bituminous). During the approach, winds reported at Peoria Regional Airport, were from 310 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot selected 20 degrees of flaps at an airspeed of 65 to 70 knots range. The pilot said he compensated for the crosswind landing by lowering the left wing and adding right rudder. He said the airplane touched down long and fast with only one wheel touching the runway. The airplane began to drift sideways to the right. The pilot stated that he found the airplane was back in the air. The pilot stated, "...in trying to regain control, the plane entered a stall and spun to the ground some 200-250 feet from the runway... ." In a phone interview with the pilot's instructor on December 1, 1995 at 0900, he said that the pilot was an average to below average student all the way through training. In addition, he said the pilot had a hard time knowing his own limitations, and was very aggressive on the flight controls in the airplane. A witness said as N714QH touched down, its left wing tip was raised upward. They said the airplane then drifted to the right side of the runway. The Pilot's Operating Handbook procedures for crosswind landings states, "When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting required for the field length. Use a wing low, crab, or combination method of drift correction and land in a nearly level attitude, then firmly lowering the nose wheel to the ground after initial contact. This action partially compresses the nose strut, permitting nose wheel swiveling and positive ground steering." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N714QH](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N714QH-2009-01-23), registration cancelled 2009-01-23, S/N 15079347 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 150M - Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 150793447 - Airframe hours: 3976 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Lacon Aero Services, Inc. - Registered owner: Weekley, Marlin G. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 18, 1995, 60 hours before - Departed: C75 - Airport: C75, Marshall County Airport, runway 36, 2,200 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 55; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 85 total, 85 in this make and model, 47 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 9 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 30 °F, dew point 21 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: PIA, 25 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19951121037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951121037849A), Nov 21, 1995: Cessna 150M, Lacon, IL, Substantial damage. Lost control landing in a crosswind failed use aileron into wind became airborne drifted stall spin occured. (-23) Mr. Zuehls attempted to make a left… From the NTSB's public API. 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