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March 25, 1995 · Cessna 150M · N9345U

Fuquay-Varina, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N9345U
Operator
Ginn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA073

ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, HE AND THE PRE-SOLO STUDENT WERE CONDUCTING TOUCH-AND-GO TRAINING WHEN THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO RETRACT THE WING FLAPS AFTER LANDING. DURING THE TAKEOFF PHASE OF THE PROCEDURE, THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO GAIN NORMAL CLIMB AIRSPEED. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK THE FLIGHT CONTROLS FROM THE STUDENT, AND ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE THE AIRSPEED, AND RETRACT THE WING FLAPS. UPON REALIZING THAT A SAFE CLIMB TO CLEAR TREES WAS NOT POSSIBLE, THE INSTRUCTOR ABORTED THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A GRASSY AREA, AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL PROBLEM, BUT THE WING FLAPS WERE STILL IN THE LANDING POSITION. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT'S HANDBOOK, 'FLAP DEFLECTIONS OF 30 DEGREES AND 40 DEGREES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AT ANY TIME FOR TAKEOFF'; UP IS THE NORMAL TAKEOFF POSITION FOR WING FLAPS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE WING FLAPS EXTENDED.

Full Narrative

On March 25, 1995, at 1400 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N9345U, nosed over off the departure end of runway 34 at Triple W Airport in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The training flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the certified flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The flight departed Fuquay-Varina, at 1340 hours. According to the flight instructor, he and the student pilot were conducting traffic pattern work at Triple W Airport. After the second landing, the student was instructed to "go around". At this point both the student and instructor thought that the landing flaps had been retracted. As the student applied full power, the airplane climbed quickly to 50 feet. The student was instructed to "go forward with the yoke", since the airspeed was only 40 knots. The flight instructor took the flight controls from the student and attempted to recover the aircraft from the low airspeed condition and attempted retract the landing flaps which were still fully extended. Since the airplane had not gained enough altitude to clear the surrounding trees, the instructor aborted the climb and landed in a grassy area off of the runway. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. According to the pilot's operating handbook, "flap deflections of 30 degrees and 40 degrees are not recommended at any time for takeoff"; up is the normal takeoff position for the wing flaps. No mechanical problem was reported with the airplane by the flight instructor; the flight instructor did report gusty winds. Examination of the airplane at the accident site disclosed that the wing flaps were in the fully extended position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportTRIPLEW (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN9345U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGinn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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