The 58-hour student pilot later stated the airport was reporting 27-to-35-knot sustained winds with gusts from 40 to 45 knots. The pilot then landed on Runway 2 without flaps. During the flare, a gust of wind “picked up” the right side of the airplane and subsequently the airplane dropped to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage just aft of the engine mount attachment point was buckled.
March 16, 2008, Idabell, Okla., Cessna 150
The 58-hour student pilot later stated the airport was reporting 27-to-35-knot sustained winds with gusts from 40 to 45 knots. The pilot then landed on Runway 2 without flaps. During the flare, a gust of wind "picked up" the right side of the airplane and subsequently the airplane dropped to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage just aft of the engine mount attachment point was buckled.
Key Takeaways:
- A 58-hour student pilot attempted to land in severe wind conditions, with reported sustained winds of 27-35 knots and gusts up to 45 knots.
- The pilot landed without flaps, and during the flare, a strong gust of wind caused the airplane to drop onto the runway.
- The incident resulted in a buckled fuselage just aft of the engine mount attachment point.
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