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August 8, 1997 · Cessna 150M · N704AA

Stanley, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stanley, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704AA
Operator
Mountain Home Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA97LA183

The pilot reported that prior to takeoff he checked the takeoff performance chart and determined that for the temperature, altitude, runway condition, and wind speed, he had enough runway to clear a 50-foot obstacle. The pilot stated that prior to commencing the takeoff roll, he decided to use a soft field technique because of the rough runway condition. When he rotated the airplane for lift-off, the airplane would not gain altitude, and it settled back to the runway. The pilot reported that this occurred twice. As the pilot was attempting to maintain control of the airplane, it was blown off the runway and subsequently collided with a barbed wire fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.

Full Narrative

On August 8, 1997, at 1115 mountain daylight time, the pilot of a Cessna 150M, N704AA, operated by Mountain Home Aviation, as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a barbed wire fence during takeoff from the Stanley Airport, Stanley, Idaho. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was departing for Mountain Home, Idaho. The pilot reported in a written statement that he had visually checked the wind direction and speed. During the preflight check, the pilot noted that the temperature was 75 degrees and he checked the Cessna Pilots Operating Handbook Performance Section for the takeoff distance. The pilot calculated that for the pressure altitude, temperature, runway condition and wind speed, that it would take approximately 3,036 feet of ground roll to clear a 50 foot obstacle. The airport length at Stanley is 4,300 feet. The pilot stated that just prior to commencing the takeoff ground roll, he reviewed the soft field takeoff procedures and elected to use the soft field technique for takeoff because of the rough runway condition. The pilot stated that when he rotated the airplane for liftoff, the airplane failed to continue to gain altitude and settled back to the runway. The pilot reported that this occurred twice. The pilot stated that as he was attempting to maintain control of the airplane, it was blown off the runway to the east and subsequently collided with a barbed wire fence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MDT
Nearest AirportSTANLEY (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMountain Home Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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