Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150F near Rosedale, MI — 2009-09-02

Final reportCEN09LA557
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Date
2009-09-02
Location
Rosedale, MI, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 150F
Registration
N6446F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.

NTSB narrative

The 84-year-old pilot reported that the airplane did not seem to have enough power to become airborne during the takeoff. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway, where it came to rest after contacting trees and scrub brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. Neither the pilot nor the airplane had flown during the past 3 years. The pilot did not hold a current medical certificate. The pilot's wife reported that he suffered a fall 3 years ago and that his physical and mental capabilities were such that he should not have been trying to fly the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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