ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 365058
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| Date: | Wednesday 26 June 1991 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150G |
| Owner/operator: | C-150 Group Inc. |
| Registration: | N2641J |
| MSN: | 15065641 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4600 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Stuart, VA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hillsville, VA (KHLX) |
| Martinsville, VA (MTV | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD DECIDED TO LAND IN A FARM FIELD TO GET DIRECTIONS WHILE TRYING TO LOCATE THE MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA AIRPORT. HE CIRCLED THE FIELD AND STARTED HIS APPROACH. AFTER TOUCHDOWN AND DURING ROLLOUT, THE NOSE WHEEL CAUGHT AN UNSEEN WIRE AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE A HIDDEN OBJECT WHILE LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB BFO91LA059
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 06:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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