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April 24, 1995 · Cessna 150F · N8291S

Napoleon, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Napoleon, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8291S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA135

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A PRIVATE FIELD WITH 40 DEGREES OF FLAPS EXTENDED. THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT CLIMB AND IT SETTLED INTO A MARSH AREA OFF THE END OF THE FIELD.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On April 24, 1995, about 1815 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 150F, N8291S, settled into a marsh area during takeoff from a private field in Napoleon, Michigan. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot was not injured. The sole passenger aboard the airplane received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot stated he had been practicing takeoffs and landings at several local airstrips. He then landed at the private field. He reported that after landing, he failed to retract the flaps. During a subsequent takeoff, he stated, that the airplane would not climb after takeoff. It crossed a road and settled to the terrain in a marsh area. Examination of the airplane revealed the wing flaps were extended and jammed in the 40 degree extended position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Field (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8291S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:46
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data