Probable cause
The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he applied engine power during a crosswind landing to regain directional control. He stated that he was unable to regain directional control. The tailwheel airplane ground looped and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CHI08CA084 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 16, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Viroqua, Wisconsin
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 150G
- N-number
- N10RH
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.