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August 21, 1994 · Cessna 150 · N2677J

Delta Junction, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N2677J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA119

THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DUE TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. HE DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW. THE AIRSTRIP FROM WHICH HE WAS DEPARTING WAS 850 FEET LONG. THE AIRPLANE OWNER'S MANUAL SHOWS A REQUIRED TAKEOFF DISTANCE OF 910 FEET. TO CLEAR A 50 FOOT OBSTACLE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY WOULD REQUIRE 1660 FEET OF DISTANCE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 1994, at 0945 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 150 airplane, N2677J, registered to and operated by the Pilot, struck the trees at the end of the Johnson River Airstrip during takeoff. The airstrip is located 40 nautical miles east of Big Delta, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, was departing the Johnson River Airstrip and the destination was Delta Junction. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and his passenger were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the pilot, he took off from the 850 foot long airstrip and struck the trees at the opposite end. The airplane lost airspeed and he stalled. The airplane descended through the trees uncontrolled. Records show that the pilot has not had a current medical certificate since 1983. He was denied a medical based upon high blood pressure. The pilot did not complete a Biennial Flight Review as required by Federal Aviation Regulations. According to the Cessna 150 owner's manual, the take off ground run distance required for the altitude and temperature described by the pilot was 910 feet. To clear a 50 foot obstacle required a distance of 1660 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportJohnson River Airstrip (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length850 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN2677J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A48 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility90 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0

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