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January 31, 1987 · Cessna 150M · N704FT
Pinson, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Pinson, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704FT
Operator
David S Comer
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87LA068
DURING INTIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT AND RESTARTED MORE THAN ONCE. THE ACFT WAS TURNED BACK TOWARD THE DEPARTURE RWY. DURING THE TURN, THE WING STRUCK A TREE, CONTROL WAS LOST, AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED LOW COMPRESSION ON THE #4 CYLINDER AND ARCING OF THE #4 SPARK PLUG LEAD. THE PLT HAD NOT HAD A BFR SINCE RECEIVING PVT CERTIFICATION 31 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OVERDUE FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION.
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DURING INTIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG QUIT AND RESTARTED MORE THAN ONCE. THE ACFT WAS TURNED BACK TOWARD THE DEPARTURE RWY. DURING THE TURN, THE WING STRUCK A TREE, CONTROL WAS LOST, AND THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ENG REVEALED LOW COMPRESSION ON THE #4 CYLINDER AND ARCING OF THE #4 SPARK PLUG LEAD. THE PLT HAD NOT HAD A BFR SINCE RECEIVING PVT CERTIFICATION 31 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OVERDUE FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 CST
Nearest AirportTurkey Creek (25nm N)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704FT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid S Comer
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 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC