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December 24, 1998 · Cessna 150 · N252WM

Pembroke Pines, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pembroke Pines, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N252WM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA055

The pilot stated he started his takeoff to the west. After rotation he was not comfortable with his altitude in relation to obstacles off the departure end of the runway (trees). He aborted his takeoff late. The airplane touched down on the runway, continued off the end of the runway and collided with a fence and a guardrail. When asked what caused the accident the pilot stated, 'poor judgement to abort with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane'.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.

Full Narrative

On December 24, 1998, about 1445 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150, N252WM, registered to a private owner aborted a takeoff at a private airstrip in the vicinity of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and collided with a fence and guardrail. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from a private airstrip (Macivor Field) about 1 minute before the accident. The pilot stated he started his takeoff to the west. After rotation he was not comfortable with his altitude in relation to obstacles off the departure end of the runway (trees). He aborted his takeoff late. The airplane touched down on the runway, continued off the end of the runway and collided with a fence and a guardrail. When asked what caused the accident the pilot stated, "poor judgement to abort with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane". When asked if he experienced any mechanical problems with the airplane, he stated no.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway27
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN252WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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