Casualties unknown

Practiced Forced Landing Results in Ditch Collision During Wet Terrain Rollout (N1595Q)

New Bern, NC, US

On April 26, 1989, a Cessna 150 (registration N1595Q) operated by Air East was involved in an aviation accident near New Bern, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND A DELAYED GO-AROUND. TURBULENCE, WET TERRAIN, AND A DITCH WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During a forced landing practice with planned power recovery at 100 ft AGL, the airplane encountered treetop-level turbulence, causing a wing drop. After settling low, the pilot opted to land, but during rollout on wet terrain, the airplane struck a ditch and sustained damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting practice maneuvers simulating a forced landing, with the intention of recovering engine power at an altitude of 100 feet above ground level. According to the pilot's account, as power was applied for a go-around, the airplane encountered turbulence at treetop level. This resulted in the right wing dropping unexpectedly.

Sequence of Events

The pilot reported applying corrective action to counter the wing drop, but the airplane continued to settle until it was only a few feet above the ground. At that point, the pilot elected to abort the go-around and proceed with a landing instead. During the subsequent landing rollout, the airplane was on wet terrain. While rolling out, it collided with a ditch, causing damage to the aircraft.

Outcome

The airplane sustained damage from the collision with the ditch. No other details regarding occupants, injuries, or specific aircraft information were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28040. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.