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July 9, 1990 · Cessna 150G · N2947S
Lanett, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Lanett, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N2947S
Operator
James M Kenney
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90FA141
A WITNESS RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF FROM RWY 8, THE PLT INITIATED A RIGHT TURN, THEN THE ACFT WENT INTO A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE & CRASHED. IMPACT OCCURRED IN A WOODED AREA JUST SOUTH OF THE RWY. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS EVIDENT. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 15 LBS OVER ITS MAX WT LIMIT. THE DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 2800 FT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Full Narrative
A WITNESS RPRTD THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKING OFF FROM RWY 8, THE PLT INITIATED A RIGHT TURN, THEN THE ACFT WENT INTO A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE & CRASHED. IMPACT OCCURRED IN A WOODED AREA JUST SOUTH OF THE RWY. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS EVIDENT. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 15 LBS OVER ITS MAX WT LIMIT. THE DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 2800 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLanett Airport (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length3157 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN2947S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames M Kenney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:54