Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150M near Greenville, KY — 2011-05-20

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Date
2011-05-20
Location
Greenville, KY, USA
Airport
M21
Aircraft
CESSNA 150M
Registration
N68844
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, he observed the passenger seatbelt wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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