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July 28, 1995 · Cessna 150H · N22637

Muskogee, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Muskogee, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N22637
Operator
Richardson Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA318

A STUDENT PILOT TOOK A PASSENGER FOR A ONE-HOUR UNAUTHORIZED LOW LEVEL FLIGHT IN THE VICINITY TO THEIR HOME TOWN. WITNESSES REPORTED OBSERVING THE AIRCRAFT ' BUZZING MUSKOGEE AT TREE TOP LEVEL FOR OVER 30 MINUTES.' LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WERE ALERTED. UPON RETURN TO THE AIRPORT THE PILOT ELECTED TO EVADE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY INITIATING A TAKEOFF NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 35. THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY STALLING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BECOME AIRBORNE PRIOR TO THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE ON THE NORTH END OF THE AIRPORT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 1995, at 2200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N22637, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Muskogee, Oklahoma. The student pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight for which a flight plan was not filed. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft "buzzing Muskogee at tree top level for over 30 minutes." According to the owner/operator, the student pilot was "not authorized to use the aircraft" and the local authorities were alerted. Once the pilot returned to the Hatbox Field, in Muscogee, Oklahoma, for landing, he was approached by police officers. The student pilot elected to evade the law enforcement officers and initiated a takeoff roll from its position near the departure end of runway 35. The airplane was observed in "a pronounced nose high attitude, and subsequently stalling" while attempting to become airborne prior to the airport perimeter fence on the north end of the airport. The airplane came to rest on its nose. The student pilot and his female passenger were taken under custody and taken to the local hospital for treatment. Post accident examination of the aircraft revealed structural damage to the wings and fuselage. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report from the operator were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHatbox Field (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN22637
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichardson Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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