ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353322
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| Date: | Thursday 20 May 1999 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150J |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N51096 |
| MSN: | 15069761 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1900 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Alderpoint, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Half Moon Bay, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated the weather was clear, but the winds were blustery and he estimated they were gusting erratically from the northwest between 20 and 25 knots. He said he experienced moderate to severe turbulence during the approach to the private grass strip, which was about 1,700 feet in length. He said he was aligned on final for the northerly-headed runway and maintaining 55 to 60 miles per hour. He touched down on the runway, and then a gust lifted him back into the air. As the aircraft started to float, he decided to execute a go-around. He applied takeoff power, but the aircraft contacted a tree that was 30 feet tall at the north end of the runway. The aircraft turned to the left, collided with a power line, the ground, and then skidded 75 feet before hitting a ranch bunkhouse.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed go-around maneuver, the gusty and turbulent winds, and the tree.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA187
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 12:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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