On 12 Jun 2009, a CESSNA 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Nampa, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A commercial pilot practicing touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane lost directional control after a quartering tailwind developed following touchdown. The airplane ground looped, causing substantial damage to the left wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical failures.
Accident Summary
A commercial pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. According to the pilot's report, the wind direction changed to a quartering tailwind after the airplane touched down. This shift caused the pilot to lose directional control. The pilot stated that he did not believe there was sufficient engine power to recover from the situation.
Events and Damage
During the accident sequence, the left main landing gear failed. The airplane then ground looped. Substantial damage occurred to the left wing and the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the airplane and its engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensationPilot