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September 6, 1997 · Cessna 150F · N6898F

Kenly, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kenly, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N6898F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA133

When the flight arrived at the private airstrip, the pilot circled the airstrip to assess the landing conditions. After the pilot selected the southeast sod runway, he established an approach for a full stop landing. The airplane collided with the utility line about 75 yards from the approach end of the 1600 foot long sod airstrip, and 50 feet above the ground. The pilot said the approach was into the sun and he did not see the utility line. The southeast runway was marked closed when the accident occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 1997, at 0902 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N6898F, collided with a utility line while attempting an approach to land at a private airstrip in Kenly, North Carolina. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot received minor injuries. The flight departed Wilson North Carolina, at 0835. According to the pilot, he arrived at the private airstrip and circled the field to assess the landing conditions. After the pilot selected the southeast sod runway, he established an approach for a full stop landing. The pilot also stated that since he had not landed at the private airstrip recently, he was not aware of the utility line. The airplane collided with the utility line about 75 yards from the approach end of the 1600 foot long sod airstrip, and 50 feet above the ground. No mechanical problems, with the airplane, were reported by the pilot. The pilot said the approach was into the sun and he did not see the utility line. The southeast runway was marked closed when the accident occurred.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:02 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6898F
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)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data