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December 14, 1997 · Cessna 150H · N23239

Hillsdale, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hillsdale, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N23239
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA066

The solo student pilot stated that she was unable to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll due to ice on the runway. She indicated that the airplane then contacted a snowbank along the edge of the runway. An inspection revealed that there was icy conditions prevailing on the runway surface and that there was a snowbank along the edge of the runway. An examination of the airplane failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank.

Full Narrative

On December 14, 1997, at 1615 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150H, N23239, sustained substantial damage during a takeoff from runway 28 (4,000' X 75' ice covered/asphalt), at Hillside Municipal Airport, near Hillside, Michigan. The solo student pilot reported minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight was originating at the time with the stated destination of Lansing, Michigan. In the solo student's written statement she stated, "I must have gotten onto the ice because applying right rudder did not correct the situation... ." She said that the airplane continued until it impacted a snowbank at the edge of the runway. An inspector's observation confirmed an accumulation of ice on the runway and a snowbank along the edge of the runway. No mechanical anomalies were found in the airplane which could not be attributed to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EST
Nearest AirportHillsdale Municipal (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN23239
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 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data