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May 16, 1987 · Cessna 150K · N5747G
Selbyville, DE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Selbyville, DE
Aircraft
Cessna 150K
Tail Number
N5747G
Operator
Atlantic Coastal Aerial Ads
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO87LA038
DURING TAKEOFF THE PILOT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET HE EXPERIENCED A SLOW SINKING OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ENGINE WAS AT FULL THROTTLE, THE FLAPS SET AT 10 DEGREES AND THE AIRSPEED AT 70 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO SINK AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES. FLT PURPOSE WAS PRACTICE FOR BANNER TOWING OPERATION.
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DURING TAKEOFF THE PILOT STATED THAT AT ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET HE EXPERIENCED A SLOW SINKING OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ENGINE WAS AT FULL THROTTLE, THE FLAPS SET AT 10 DEGREES AND THE AIRSPEED AT 70 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO SINK AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES. FLT PURPOSE WAS PRACTICE FOR BANNER TOWING OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWarrington (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2180 ft
Runway Width94 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150K
Tail NumberN5747G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAtlantic Coastal Aerial Ads
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC