Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW86LA172

SULPHUR, OK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3578L

CESSNA 150F

Analysis

THE ACFT STRUCK A LARGE BIRD AT 2,500 FT MSL IN CRUISE FLT, WHICH TOOK OUT THE WINDSHIELD. THE PLT DETERMINED THAT HE COULD NOT SUSTAIN LEVEL FLT DUE TO THE INCREASED DRAG AND LOSS OF LIFT AND ELECTED TO EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN THE ROLLING PASTURE, THE ACFT STRUCK A SMALL TERRACE, COLLASPING THE NOSE AND MAIN GEAR, AND FLIPPED OVER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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