CHI84LA356
NTSB Identification: CHI84LA356 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 26197.
Accident occurred Saturday, August 18, 1984 in PALMYRA, WI
Aircraft: CESSNA 150L, registration: N18683
Injuries: 1 Minor.

PLT ENTERED LANDING PATTERN AFTER MAINTENANCE FERRY FLT, CHECKED LIGHTED WIND INDICATOR & EVALUATED WIND AS CALM. PLT EXECUTED TIGHT, CLOSE-IN BASE DUE TO ELECTRIC BILLBOARD DRAG FACTOR & NOTED STRONG WIND BLOWING ACFT AWAY FROM RUNWAY. ACFT BEGAN TO LOSE ALTITUDE RAPIDLY. PLT APPLIED PWR BUT WAS UNABLE TO ARREST DESCENT. ACFT TOUCHED DOWN OFF RUNWAY & COLLIDED WITH GROUND OBSTRUCTIONS.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS..DELAYED..PILOT IN COMMAND
REMEDIAL ACTION..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND


Contributing Factors

TERRAIN CONDITION..DIRT BANK/RISING EMBANKMENT
WEATHER CONDITION..UNFAVORABLE WIND
OBJECT..FENCE
WEATHER CONDITION..DOWNDRAFT

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