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June 20, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N17297
East Lynne, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
East Lynne, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N17297
Operator
Midwest Executive Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA117
THE PIC HAD BEEN PRACTICING T&G LNDGS FOR THE PREVIOUS HOUR OR SO AND DECIDED TO STOP BRIEFLY TO WAIT OUT RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AREA. AFTER WAITING THE PIC FUELED THE ACFT WITH 10 GAL OF AVN FUEL AND TAXIED TO THE ACTIVE RWY TO RETURN TO HIS ORIGINATING ARPT. THE PIC NOTED THE WIND SOCK AND TAXIED TO THE APPROPRIATE RWY FOR THE TAKEOFF. SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF THE ACFT GAINED 30 TO 40 FT. THE PIC STATED THAT 'A STALL SEEMED TO BE COMING ON AND I LEVELED THE ACFT. FLIGHT FELT GOOD. LEFT WING DROPPED ABRUPTLY & ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. AIRSPEED INDICATOR SHOWED 40 KNOTS. I LOOKED UP AND ACFT WAS FACING 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT OF DIRECTION OF FLT. ACFT IMPACTED IN DITCH.' NO MALF OF FLT CONTROLS WERE FOUND. ACFT ENG HAD NO MALF.
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THE PIC HAD BEEN PRACTICING T&G LNDGS FOR THE PREVIOUS HOUR OR SO AND DECIDED TO STOP BRIEFLY TO WAIT OUT RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AREA. AFTER WAITING THE PIC FUELED THE ACFT WITH 10 GAL OF AVN FUEL AND TAXIED TO THE ACTIVE RWY TO RETURN TO HIS ORIGINATING ARPT. THE PIC NOTED THE WIND SOCK AND TAXIED TO THE APPROPRIATE RWY FOR THE TAKEOFF. SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF THE ACFT GAINED 30 TO 40 FT. THE PIC STATED THAT 'A STALL SEEMED TO BE COMING ON AND I LEVELED THE ACFT. FLIGHT FELT GOOD. LEFT WING DROPPED ABRUPTLY & ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. AIRSPEED INDICATOR SHOWED 40 KNOTS. I LOOKED UP AND ACFT WAS FACING 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT OF DIRECTION OF FLT. ACFT IMPACTED IN DITCH.' NO MALF OF FLT CONTROLS WERE FOUND. ACFT ENG HAD NO MALF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRichter (Pvt) (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN17297
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMidwest Executive Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO