Casualties unknown

1985-09-11: Cessna 150E (N3926U) — Midfield Aviation — Apple Valley, CA

Apple Valley, CA, US

On September 11, 1985, a Cessna 150E (registration N3926U) operated by Midfield Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Apple Valley, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A solo student pilot practicing stop-and-go landings flared too high, lost directional control, and stalled during a go-around. The aircraft bounced, left wing struck the runway, and the plane came to rest off the runway.

Accident Details

A solo student pilot was practicing stop-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the second landing, the pilot flared too high and subsequently lost directional control. The pilot then applied power to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the nose pitched up and the aircraft stalled.

The aircraft contacted the ground on its main wheels and bounced. During the bounce, the left wing contacted the runway, causing the aircraft to exit the runway environment. The aircraft came to rest right side up on the left side of the runway in the dirt.

Environmental Conditions

The winds were calm at the time of the accident.

Pilot Information

The student pilot had accumulated 24.8 total flight hours in the accident aircraft make and model, of which 1.7 hours were obtained as pilot-in-command.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37816. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.