Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150A near West Liberty, KY — 2010-08-14

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Date
2010-08-14
Location
West Liberty, KY, USA
Airport
9I3
Aircraft
CESSNA 150A
Registration
N7023X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he filled the airplane with 26 gallons of fuel before the accident flight. Following a preflight inspection, he set the flaps at 10 degrees for departure. After the airplane became airborne, the pilot began turning 30 degrees to the left when he noticed that the airplane was not going to clear the trees. The pilot stated that he heard the stall warning horn before the airplane hit the trees. The airplane descended to the ground and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated that he had made a poor decision to depart with the airplane's high gross weight and the high density altitude. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 7 docket documents
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Docket documents7

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