NYC04LA030

NTSB accident investigation · Cessna 150M · Wooster, OH · November 9, 2003

Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal report
Date
November 9, 2003, 15:30 local (20:30 UTC)
Place
Wooster, OH
Injuries
3 uninjured
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N66748Cessna 150MN6091GCessna 150K
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed · report December 28, 2004
Report
Approved by Office Director
Parties
FAA
Case key
58313

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Probable cause

The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.

The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.

Sequence of events

NTSB’s coding before 2008: each occurrence and phase of flight, and the causes and factors under it. The codes are defined in NTSB’s coding manual.

Collision between aircraft (other than midair)Landing - roll
Visual lookout - inadequatePilot in commandCause
Collision between aircraft (other than midair)Takeoff - roll/run
Visual lookout - inadequatePilot of other aircraftCause

Analysis

A Cessna 150K and 150M were in the traffic pattern, while a third airplane was conducting an instrument approach to the airport. The student pilot of the 150M stated that as she was on the downwind leg, she observed an airplane in front of her. As she turned onto the base leg, she extended the leg to space her airplane from the airplane in front of her. The student pilot then observed the airplane land, and continued the approach. Upon touching down on the runway, the student pilot's airplane struck the tail of the 150K that was on the runway. The student pilot recalled that she had announced all of her positions during the traffic pattern on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF); however, mistook the airplane which was conducting the instrument approach as the landing airplane.

A Cessna 150K and 150M were in the traffic pattern, while a third airplane was conducting an instrument approach to the airport. The student pilot of the 150M stated that as she was on the downwind leg, she observed an airplane in front of her. As she turned onto the base leg, she extended the leg to space her airplane from the airplane in front of her. The student pilot then observed the airplane land, and continued the approach. Upon touching down on the runway, the student pilot's airplane struck the tail of the 150K that was on the runway. The student pilot recalled that she had announced all of her positions during the traffic pattern on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency; however, mistook the airplane which was conducting the instrument approach as the landing airplane.

Factual narrative

On November 9, 2003, at 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N66748, was not damaged when it collided with another airplane, a Cessna 150K, N6091G, while landing at the Wayne County Airport (BJJ), Wooster, Ohio. The Cessna 150K, which was taking off, was substantially damaged during the collision. There were no injuries to the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, or the certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot aboard the Cessna 150K. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for either airplane. Both airplanes were on local instructional flights, conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.

According to the CFI aboard the Cessna 150K, he and his student pilot entered the pattern for runway 10 at a 45-degree angle, on a crosswind leg. While on the downwind leg, the CFI heard another airplane announce on the CTAF that he was on the "VOR 10 approach." Abeam the approach end of the runway, the CFI heard the other airplane announce on the CTAF that it would fly straight to the runway, and perform a touch and go. With the other airplane in sight, the CFI announced on the CTAF that he was on "base," and turned to follow the other airplane. After turning onto the final approach leg, the CFI announced his position on the CTAF. The airplane ahead completed its touch and go, and while the CFI was on short final, he heard a third airplane announce on the CTAF it was on the base leg for runway 10. After touching down about 800-1,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, the CFI commented to his student, "I hope she saw us." As power was added for takeoff, the CFI heard a loud bang and felt the airplane shutter. The CFI aborted the takeoff and departed the runway onto a taxiway, where he observed damage to the right elevator.

According to the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, she stated that she was on the downwind leg for runway 10, and observed an airplane in front of her. As she turned onto the base leg, she extended the leg to space her airplane from the airplane that was in front of her. The student pilot then observed the airplane land, and continued the approach. Upon touching down on the runway, the student pilot's airplane struck the tail of another airplane (the 150K) that was on the runway. The student pilot recalled that she had announced all of her positions during the traffic pattern on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), and mistook the first airplane as the landing airplane; however, that airplane was not in the traffic pattern.

On November 9, 2003, at 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N66748, was not damaged when it collided with another airplane, a Cessna 150K, N6091G, while landing at the Wayne County Airport (BJJ), Wooster, Ohio. The Cessna 150K, which was taking off, was substantially damaged during the collision. There were no injuries to the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, or the certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot aboard the Cessna 150K. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for either airplane. Both airplanes were on local instructional flights, conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.

According to the CFI aboard the Cessna 150K, he and his student pilot entered the pattern for runway 10 at a 45-degree angle, on a crosswind leg. While on the downwind leg, the CFI heard another airplane announce on the CTAF that he was on the "VOR 10 approach." Abeam the approach end of the runway, the CFI heard the other airplane announce on the CTAF that it would fly straight to the runway, and perform a touch and go. With the other airplane in sight, the CFI announced on the CTAF that he was on "base," and turned to follow the other airplane. After turning onto the final approach leg, the CFI announced his position on the CTAF. The airplane ahead completed its touch and go, and while the CFI was on short final, he heard a third airplane announce on the CTAF it was on the base leg for runway 10. After touching down about 800-1,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, the CFI commented to his student, "I hope she saw us." As power was added for takeoff, the CFI heard a loud bang and felt the airplane shutter. The CFI aborted the takeoff and departed the runway onto a taxiway, where he observed damage to the right elevator.

According to the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, she stated that she was on the downwind leg for runway 10, and observed an airplane in front of her. As she turned onto the base leg, she extended the leg to space her airplane from the airplane that was in front of her. The student pilot then observed the airplane land, and continued the approach. Upon touching down on the runway, the student pilot's airplane struck the tail of another airplane (the 150K) that was on the runway. The student pilot recalled that she had announced all of her positions during the traffic pattern on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), and mistook the first airplane as the landing airplane; however, that airplane was not in the traffic pattern.

Aircraft · 2

Registration
N66748
Reported as
Cessna 150M
Category
Airplane
Serial number
15076249
Engine
Continental O-200, 100 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Minor damage
Flight
Instructional · Part 91
Registered owner
Skypark Inc.
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
100 hour · July 26, 2003
Departed
BJJ · Wooster, OH
Airport
BJJ · Wayne County Airport, runway 10, 5,192 × 100 ft, asphalt

Matched to the registry by N-number and the event date; the registry’s history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

Registration
N6091G
Reported as
Cessna 150K
Category
Airplane
Serial number
15071591
Airframe hours
4,478
Engine
Continental O-200, 100 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Instructional · Part 91
Registered owner
Kathy S. Long
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
100 hour · September 30, 2003 · 40 hours before
Departed
CAK · Canton, OH
Destination
BJJ · Wooster, OH
Airport
BJJ · Wayne County Airport, runway 10, 1,135 × 100 ft, asphalt

Matched to the registry by N-number and the event date; the registry’s history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

Flight crew · 3

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Student pilot, aircraft N66748
Age
17
Injuries
None
Certificate
Student
Medical
Class 3, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
Seat
Left
Flight hours
25 total · 25 in this make and model · 10 in the last 90 days · 5 in the last 30 days · 1 in the last 24 hours
Role
Flight instructor, aircraft N6091G
Age
60
Injuries
None
Certificates
Commercial, Flight instructor
Airplane ratings
Multi-engine land, Single-engine land
Instrument ratings
Airplane
Medical
Class 2, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
Last flight review
November 20, 2002
Seat
Right
Flight hours
9,500 total · 2,500 in this make and model · 9,300 as pilot in command · 50 in the last 30 days · 4 in the last 24 hours
Role
Student pilot, aircraft N6091G
Age
16
Injuries
None
Certificate
Student
Medical
Class 3, Valid Medical--no waivers/lim.
Seat
Left
Flight hours
26 total · 26 in this make and model

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
100° at 5 knots
Visibility
10 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
None
Temperature
39 °F, dew point 19 °F
Altimeter
30.59 inHg
Observed at
BJJ

FAA reports on this event · 2

The FAA’s own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date.

Other investigations on N66748 · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.