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February 25, 1994 · Cessna 150M · N704BY

Pierson, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pierson, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704BY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA080

AFTER LIFTOFF THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE AND KEPT THE AIRCRAFT IN GROUND EFFECT. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AND HIS ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE DRIFT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. HE THEN NOTICED TREES AHEAD AND RAISED THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN ATTEMPTS TO CLEAR THE TREES. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE TOP OF THE TREES.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT STALLING.

Full Narrative

On February 25, 1994, about 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N704BY, registered to Ormond Beach Aviation, Inc., collided with trees when control was lost during takeoff at Pierson Municipal Airport, Pierson, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91, instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Ormond Beach, Florida, on February 25, 1994, at about 1600. The pilot stated he flew from Ormond Beach to Pierson Airport and stopped for about 30 minutes. After performing a preflight and engine runup he back tracked runway 23 for takeoff. During takeoff he lifted off at about 50 knots and stayed in ground effect. The aircraft began to drift to the left. He attempted to correct the left drift but was unsuccessful. He then noticed trees ahead and pulled the aircraft's nose up. The aircraft stalled and impacted in the top of the trees. The aircraft then came to rest in the trees. He stated he had no mechanical difficulty with the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportPierson Munincipal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704BY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data