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June 18, 1989 · Cessna 150L · N6878G
Wisc Rapids, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Wisc Rapids, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6878G
Operator
Gross Kurt R
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI89FA113
THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 150 WITHOUT A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED NEAR THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT (ALLOWABLE = 1,600 POUNDS; CALCULATED = 1,594.9 POUNDS). CALCULATED DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,051.8 FEET. A MANEUVER DESCRIBED BY WITNESSES AS A STALL/SPIN WAS OBSERVED AFTER TAKEOFF. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE FLAPS WERE AT 18 DEGREES ACCORDING TO JACKSCREW EXTENSION AND CESSNA SPECIFICATIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE FLAPS WERE IN THE UP POSITION DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 150 WITHOUT A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED NEAR THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT (ALLOWABLE = 1,600 POUNDS; CALCULATED = 1,594.9 POUNDS). CALCULATED DENSITY ALTITUDE 2,051.8 FEET. A MANEUVER DESCRIBED BY WITNESSES AS A STALL/SPIN WAS OBSERVED AFTER TAKEOFF. EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE FLAPS WERE AT 18 DEGREES ACCORDING TO JACKSCREW EXTENSION AND CESSNA SPECIFICATIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 CDT
Nearest AirportAlexandria Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6878G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGross Kurt R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC