# NTSB DFW07CA097: Cessna 150E, N2524J, Levelland, TX, April 29, 2007

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: April 28, 2007, 19:00 local (Apr 29, 2007, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Levelland, TX
- Coordinates: 33.5541666666667, -102.375833333333
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.5542&lon=-102.3758&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 27, 2007
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Lubbock, Texas
- NTSB case key (mKey): 65655
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW07CA097
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/65655/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA097

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing.  A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - encountered, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

The 160-hour private pilot lost control of the single-engine airplane while performing takeoff and landings on Runway 17.  Runway 17 was reported to be 6,110-feet long, by 75-feet wide.  The asphalt runway was reported to be dry and in good condition at the time of the mishap.  The pilot, who reported having accumulated 128-hours in the same make and model aircraft, reported that he planned to stay in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs and landings.  The winds at the time of the mishap were reported from 080 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 16 knots.  During the third landing on Runway 17, the pilot was reported to have landed long, approximately 2,500-feet from the landing threshold, rolled for a short distance, and abruptly veer to the left, departing the runway on a heading of 120-degrees.  The nose landing gear collapsed, the engine firewall and engine mounts sustained structural damage.  The pilot confirmed that aircraft controls and engine performance were normal.  The pilot and his passenger were able to egress the airplane unassisted and were not injured.

## Factual narrative

The 160-hour private pilot lost control of the single-engine airplane while performing takeoff and landings on Runway 17.  Runway 17 was reported to be 6,110-feet long, by 75-feet wide.  The asphalt runway was reported to be dry and in good condition at the time of the mishap.  The pilot, who reported having accumulated 128-hours in the same make and model aircraft, reported that he planned to stay in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs and landings.  The winds at the time of the mishap were reported from 080 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 16 knots.  During the third landing on Runway 17, the pilot was reported to have landed long, approximately 2,500-feet from the landing threshold, rolled for a short distance, and abruptly veer to the left, departing the runway on a heading of 120-degrees.  The nose landing gear collapsed, the engine firewall and engine mounts sustained structural damage.  The pilot confirmed that aircraft controls and engine performance were normal.  The pilot and his passenger were able to egress the airplane unassisted and were not injured.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2524J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2524J-2010-02-09), registration cancelled 2010-02-09, S/N 15061024, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 150E
- Registry model: [Cessna 150E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150e) (registry code 2071812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15061024
- Engines: Continental 0-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Levelland Aviation
- Registered owner: Steven Bernstein
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: LLN, Levelland, TX
- Destination: LLN
- Airport: KLLN, Levelland Municipal, runway 17, 6,110 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 23; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, unknown; last flight review February 1, 2007; seat: left; flight hours: 160 total, 128 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 68 °F

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