Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150M near Elizabethtown, KY — 2011-07-20

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Date
2011-07-20
Location
Elizabethtown, KY, USA
Airport
EKX
Aircraft
CESSNA 150M
Registration
N8576U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to pick up a banner when the engine lost power and the airplane stalled. The pilot partially recovered from the stall; however, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane collided with a ditch. The wings and fuselage received substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction. At the time of the accident, the airplane was not being operated in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after initial engine power loss.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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