Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Sussex, NJ — 2009-08-12

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Date
2009-08-12
Location
Sussex, NJ, USA
Airport
FWN
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N6676S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.

NTSB narrative

Following the takeoff, the airplane was slow to climb and clipped treetops beyond the end of the runway. The pilot then pulled back on the yoke and stalled the airplane. Examination of the engine did not reveal any abnormalities that would have precluded normal operation or the production of rated horsepower. Examination of the airframe and flight control system components revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction. According to weight calculations, the airplane was 24 pounds over maximum gross weight. Airplane climb capability was further compromised with the center of gravity located forward of the forward limit.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Weight management
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff due to over gross weight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents11

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