Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150M near Ellijay, GA — 2015-08-05

Final reportGAA15CA216
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Date
2015-08-05
Location
Ellijay, GA, USA
Airport
49A
Aircraft
CESSNA 150M
Registration
N3568V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he applied power for night time takeoff and lifted off the runway. The airplane reached a height about 5 feet above the ground, and the pilot stated he could not see the runway lights and felt he was in a black hole. The airplane descended to the runway and bounced hard. Despite efforts from the pilot to control the airplane, it veered left, exited the runway, and went down an eight to ten foot high embankment impacting terrain. The airplane came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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