# NTSB NYC04LA030: Cessna 150M, N66748, Wooster, OH, November 9, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 9, 2003, 15:30 local (20:30 UTC) - Place: Wooster, OH - Coordinates: 40.874721, -81.888053 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8747&lon=-81.8881&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 28, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 58313 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC04LA030 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/58313/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA030 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) 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. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) 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 In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), landing - roll - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), takeoff - roll/run - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot of other aircraft (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) 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. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) 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 (aircraft 2) 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. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) 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 1 - Registration: [N66748](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66748), registered now, S/N 15076249, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 150M - Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15076249 - Engines: 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 ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N6091G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6091G), registered now, S/N 15071591, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 150K - Registry model: [Cessna 150K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150k) (registry code 2071822) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15071591 - Airframe hours: 4478 - Engines: 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 ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot, aircraft N66748; age 17; injuries: none; 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 - Flight instructor, aircraft N6091G; age 60; injuries: none; 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 - Student pilot, aircraft N6091G; age 16; injuries: none; 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 (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20031109033812A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031109033812A), Nov 9, 2003: Cessna 150M, Wooster, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot danelle pope flying a Cessna 150 (N66748) lost site of aircraft (N6091G) which was ahead of her in the traffic pattern at Wayne County… - [Accident 20031109033811A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031109033811A), Nov 9, 2003: Cessna 150K, Wooster, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) While on a training flight doing pattern work at Wayne county (bjj) Wooster, Ohio the Cessna 150, N6091G extended the downwind leg for spacing with… ## Other investigations on N66748 (1) 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. - [NTSB CEN21LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA381), Aug 11, 2021: Cessna 150M (N66748), Wadsworth, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred. 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.