Cessna 150 N8524J
31 March 1999 · Leonardtown, Maryland, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 31 March 1999 at about 17:30 local time, a Cessna 150 registered N8524J, operated by Piedmont Flight Center, was involved in an accident near Leonardtown, Maryland, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Leonardtown, Maryland, United States
- Nearest airport
- Saint Marys County Apt. (2W6)
- Coordinates
- 38.2894, -76.6390
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150
- Registration
- N8524J
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Piedmont Flight Center
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC99LA084
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During a solo landing to Runway 29, the pilot experienced a 'wind shear' from the left. The right main landing gear struck the ground, and a porpoise ensued. The front landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. Approximately 3 minutes after exiting the airplane, the pilot observed 'the airplane on fire.' Winds were reported at an airport approximately 7 miles away, from 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot reported a total flight experience of 29 hours, including 3 hours of solo flight experience.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 150 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 1999 | Cessna 150K | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1999 | Cessna 150 | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | Quicksilver Airways | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 1999 | Cessna 150H | Nemo, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1999 | Cessna 150G | Lambertville, Michigan, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 19 Jan 1999 | Cessna 150F | Hillsdale, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1999 | Cessna 150 | Madison, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
All 10,427 records for this type
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 1999 | Cessna TR 182 | Clarksville, Maryland, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Aug 1999 | Piper J3C-65 | Frederick, Maryland, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 May 1999 | Cessna 182K | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Sep 1999 | Boeing Stearman PT17 | Westminister, Maryland, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 1999 | Cessna 182Q | Rising Sun, Maryland, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 6 Nov 1999 | Cessna 152 | Rising Sun, Maryland, United States | Raintree Corportation | No injuries | - |