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July 17, 1998 · Cessna 150M · N704FE
Ormond Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704FE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA199
The student pilot lost directional control upon application of take-off power and ran off the left side of the runway, collapsing the nose gear and damaging the firewall and propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On July 17, 1998, about 1207 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N704FE, registered to Ormond Beach Aviation, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, veered off runway 26 after about 25 to 30 yards of takeoff roll at Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, Ormond Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage, and the student pilot was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that at the start of his takeoff roll on runway 26, the airplane veered to the left and, "...I was unable to stop it so, the plane ran onto the grass with the nose wheel collapsing."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:07 EDT
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Minicipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704FE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC