# NTSB ERA10CA169: Cessna 150H, N6603S, New Bedford, MA, March 7, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 7, 2010, 13:00 local (18:00 UTC) - Place: New Bedford, MA - Coordinates: 41.676387, -70.957778 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6764&lon=-70.9578&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 1, 2010 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 75467 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA10CA169 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/75467/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=75467 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA169 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150H, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2071818), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150H, 19 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2071818), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 150H, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2071818), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane landed on runway 32 and during the rollout, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer off of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder; however, the right wing tip contacted the pavement and the right landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right lower fuselage. Winds recorded near the time of the accident were from 310 degrees at 9 knots, with gusts to 16 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane and further stated that "it was purely the crosswind that got away from me." ## Factual narrative The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane landed on runway 32 and during the rollout, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer off centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder; however, the right wing tip contacted the pavement and the right landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right lower fuselage. Winds recorded near the time of the accident were from 310 degrees at 9 knots, with gusts to 16 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane and further stated "it was purely the crosswind that got away from me." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6603S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6603S), registered now, S/N 15067403, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 150H - Registry model: [Cessna 150H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150h) (registry code 2071818) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15067403 - Airframe hours: 3450 - Engines: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 8, 2009 - Departed: EWB, New Bedford, MA - Destination: EWB, New Bedford, MA - Airport: EWB, New Bedford Regional Airport, runway 32, 5,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 32; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review May 26, 2009; seat: left; flight hours: 136 total, 71 in this make and model, 78 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 9 knots, gusting 16 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 55 °F, dew point 23 °F - Altimeter: 29.86 inHg - Observed at: EWB ## 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 20100307028659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100307028659A), Mar 7, 2010: Cessna 150H, New Bedford, MA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed on runway 32 at kewb. Winds were out of 270 gusting up to 16KTS. Right wing tip hit the ground and aircraft turned 90 degrees to… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 16, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=75467. 943 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 872 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40327452&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Memorandum for record from pilot (item 2, .PDF, 19 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40327453&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memorandum%20for%20record%20from%20pilot-Master.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 3, .PDF, 29 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40327455&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - FAA inspector statement (item 4, .PDF, 23 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40327461&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20inspector%20statement-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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