The tailwheel-equipped airplane was substantially damaged while landing at the Windham Airport at about 1100 Eastern time. The Student pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the local instructional flight. During the first landing attempt, the airplane bounced and touched down in a left crab. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane; however, it departed the left side of the runway and struck a fence. Winds were from 140 degrees at three knots.
June 1, 2005, Willimantic, Conn. / Cessna 150G
The tailwheel-equipped airplane was substantially damaged while landing at the Windham Airport at about 1100 Eastern time. The Student pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the local instructional flight. During the first landing attempt, the airplane bounced and touched down in a left crab. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane; however, it departed the left side of the runway and struck a fence. Winds were from 140 degrees at three knots....
Key Takeaways:
- A student pilot substantially damaged a tailwheel airplane during a landing attempt at Windham Airport around 1100 ET.
- The incident occurred when the plane bounced, landed in a left crab, departed the runway, and struck a fence.
- The student pilot was not injured, and visual conditions prevailed during the local instructional flight.
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