# NTSB FTW93LA076: Cessna 150L, N5414Q, Fort Worth, TX, January 27, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 27, 1993, 17:15 local (23:15 UTC)
- Place: Fort Worth, TX
- Coordinates: 32.639812, -97.500785 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.6398&lon=-97.5008&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 25, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18690
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW93LA076
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18690/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA076

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE 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 - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - touchdown - improper, pilot in command
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command
- Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,nose gear - overload

## Analysis

DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. FOLLOWING THE TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND RAN OFF THE RUNWAY.

## Factual narrative

On January 27, 1993, at approximately 1715 central standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5414Q, was substantially damaged during landing at Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas. The student pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR Part 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned by Raven Air Parts Incorporated of Azle, Texas.

During an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated he was attempting to land following a series of touch and go landings. The pilot further reported that during the landing to runway 16R, with a 11 knot crosswind from 180 degrees, he lost control after he touched down on the right main gear only. Witnesses reported that the airplane touched down on the right main gear, spun to the right, and ran off the runway.

An inspection of the airplane revealed that damage was sustained to the nose landing gear, both wings, and the engine area.

Following the on scene inspection by the FAA inspector the airplane was released to the operator.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5414Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5414Q-2018-02-20), registration cancelled 2018-02-20, S/N 15073314, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150L
- Registry model: [Cessna 150L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150l) (registry code 2071826) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15073314
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Raven Air Parts Inc, doing business as Quali Flight Inc.
- Registered owner: Raven Air Parts Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 2, 2000
- Departed: FTW
- Destination: FTW
- Airport: FTW, Meacham Field, runway 16, 4,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 21; student; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 41 total, 41 in this make and model, 1 as pilot in command, 41 in the last 90 days, 41 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Wind: 180° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19930127001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930127001079A), Jan 27, 1993: Cessna 150L, Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing. On upwind wheel componsating for crosswind. Ran off side of runway.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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