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October 13, 1989 · Cessna 150E · N3905U
Grayling, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Grayling, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150E
Tail Number
N3905U
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI90DEM01
THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN TO LIFTOFF AND FLY DOWN THE RUNWAY IN GROUND EFFECT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN ENTERED WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A NEAR VERTICAL CLIMB. DURING THE CLIMB, THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF TO THE LEFT AND DESCENDED TO TERRAIN IMPACT BETWEEN THE TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OF EITHER THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE. NO PHYSICAL CONDITION WAS FOUND WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN TO LIFTOFF AND FLY DOWN THE RUNWAY IN GROUND EFFECT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN ENTERED WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A NEAR VERTICAL CLIMB. DURING THE CLIMB, THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF TO THE LEFT AND DESCENDED TO TERRAIN IMPACT BETWEEN THE TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO REVEAL ANY FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OF EITHER THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE. NO PHYSICAL CONDITION WAS FOUND WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGrayling Aaf (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length4998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN3905U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:20
Weather SourceWFAC