Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Reports Crosswind Landing and Runway Excursion Leading to Nose Over (N7867U)

Wichita, KS, US

On June 17, 1992, a Cessna 150M (registration N7867U) operated by Sabris Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Wichita, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE A SWERVE ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF OVERALL EXPERIENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot reported applying left crosswind correction during landing, touching down on all three wheels, then a gust yawed the airplane left during takeoff roll transition, causing it to depart the runway, cross grass and a taxiway, and nose over to inverted.

Incident Sequence

According to the pilot's account, prior to landing the student pilot stated that he had applied a left-hand crosswind correction to the airplane. He reported that the airplane touched down on all three wheels. During the transition to a takeoff roll, a gust of wind yawed the airplane to the left, as per the pilot's statement.

The airplane then departed the left edge of the runway. It crossed the grass area adjacent to the runway and a taxiway that was oriented perpendicular to the landing runway. Shortly after crossing the taxiway, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

The investigation did not provide any further details regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time, weather conditions, or injuries. The pilot's report constitutes the primary source of information for this event.

No analysis or causal factors beyond the pilot's description have been included, as the source does not offer such conclusions. The event is characterized solely by the sequence of actions and occurrences as narrated by the student pilot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 1992 Cessna 150M accident near Wichita, KS?

A student pilot reported applying left crosswind correction during landing, touching down on all three wheels, then a gust yawed the airplane left during takeoff roll transition, causing it to depart the runway, cross grass and a taxiway, and nose over to inverted.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 1992 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N7867U, operated by Sabris Corporation, at Wichita, KS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE A SWERVE ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF OVERALL EXPERIENCE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14821. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.