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February 7, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N6797G
Ayase, JA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Ayase, JA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6797G
Operator
Atsugi Navy Flying Club
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA110
DURING AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF THE INSTRUCTOR WAS HEARD TO TRANSMIT OVER THE RADIO 'REQUEST EMERGENCY LANDING.' AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 15O FEET AGL THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO PITCH UP THEN NOSED DOWN IN A SHALLOW LEFT TURN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF MALFUNCTION NOTED.
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DURING AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF THE INSTRUCTOR WAS HEARD TO TRANSMIT OVER THE RADIO 'REQUEST EMERGENCY LANDING.' AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 15O FEET AGL THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO PITCH UP THEN NOSED DOWN IN A SHALLOW LEFT TURN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF MALFUNCTION NOTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:46 UTC
Nearest AirportATSUGI (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6797G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAtsugi Navy Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC