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October 31, 1991 · Cessna 150 · N5889E
Beekmantown, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Beekmantown, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N5889E
Operator
Gary L Montpelier
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA022
THE PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF USING 2 NOTCHES OF FLAPS. HE RETRACTED ONE NOTCH AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED. HE REEXTENDED THE FLAPS AND AFTER LEAVING GROUND EFFECT, THE LEFT WING STALLED. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB OVER OBSTACLES AND ENTERED A SECOND STALL, THE AIRPLANE TURNED LEFT AND DESCENDED INTO TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL DUE TO THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PREMATURELY RETRACT THE WING FLAPS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF USING 2 NOTCHES OF FLAPS. HE RETRACTED ONE NOTCH AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED. HE REEXTENDED THE FLAPS AND AFTER LEAVING GROUND EFFECT, THE LEFT WING STALLED. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB OVER OBSTACLES AND ENTERED A SECOND STALL, THE AIRPLANE TURNED LEFT AND DESCENDED INTO TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EST
Nearest AirportMtn. View Airpark (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN5889E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary L Montpelier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC