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July 23, 1999 · Cessna 150L · N6726G

Udall, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Udall, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6726G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA250

Aileron control was lost on takeoff. The airplane impacted terrain during the subsequent landing. The pilot said 'all [of the aircraft] controls felt normal at the start of the takeoff roll.' The pilot stated 'after lift off the ailerons would not respond to control input.' The pilot stated that he then reduced power to idle and applied left rudder in an attempt to maintain a level attitude. The pilot stated that he was unable to keep the wings level and the aircraft rolled slowly to the right and the right wing contacted the ground. The pilot stated that 'the right wing always seemed heavy on this airplane.' A post accident examination of the aircraft was performed. The clevis bolt for the left aileron cable was not in place. No safety pin was located. There was scarring of the painted surface of the tubing forward of the clevis bolt location. No other anomalies were detected. The aileron cable had been replaced 14.5 operational hours prior to the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1999, approximately 1730 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N6726G, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain, following a loss of aileron control after takeoff from the Cherokee Strip Airport near Udall, Kansas. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot received minor injuries and his passenger received no injuries. The flight was originating from the Cherokee Strip Airport and was en route to Cook Airfield, Derby, Kansas. In a written statement, the pilot said "all [of the aircraft] controls felt normal at the start of the takeoff roll." The pilot stated "after lift off the ailerons would not respond to control input." The pilot stated that he then reduced power to idle and applied left rudder in an attempt to maintain a level attitude. The pilot stated that he was unable to keep the wings level and the aircraft rolled slowly to the right and the right wing contacted the ground. The pilot stated that "the right wing always seemed heavy on this airplane." A post accident examination of the aircraft was performed. The clevis bolt for the left aileron cable was not in place. No safety pin was located. There was scarring of the painted surface of the tubing forward of the clevis bolt location. No other anomalies were detected. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the aileron cable had been replaced 14.5 operational hours prior to the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCherokee Strip Airport (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6726G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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