# NTSB MKC87LA156: Cessna 150M, N714MB, Atchison, KS, August 4, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 4, 1987, 17:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Atchison, KS
- Coordinates: 39.560379, -95.129264 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.5604&lon=-95.1293&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 24, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34428
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC87LA156
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34428/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA156

## 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
  - proper alignment - not obtained, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THE SOLO STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED 2 LANDINGS. ON THE THIRD LANDING THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY'S CENTERLINE, VEERED RIGHT AND OFF THE RUNWAY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N714MB](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N714MB-1989-09-18), registration cancelled 1989-09-18, S/N 15079272 (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: 15079272
- Airframe hours: 3115
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Trailwinds Flying Club
- Registered owner: Trailwinds Flying Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, January 1, 1987
- Airport: K59, Amelia Earhart, runway 34, 3,000 × 48 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 20 total, 20 in this make and model, 3 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19870804043369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870804043369A), Aug 4, 1987: Cessna 150M, Atchison, KS, Substantial damage. Veered off the runway on the landing roll and failed to brake aircraft until 750 feet from runway. Ran into ditch.

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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