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August 29, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N6795G
Murray, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Murray, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6795G
Operator
Rickie L Glasgow
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87FA244
PIC STATED TO FRIENDS HE INTENDED TO EXECUTE A HAMMERHEAD STALL AFTER TAKE OFF FROM A PRIVATE GRASS STRIP. AIRSTRIP OWNER OBSERVED ACFT MAKE A LOW PASS, PITCH UP VERTICALLY, AND EXECUTE A HAMMERHEAD STALL AT ABOUT 450-500 FEET AGL. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM THE MANEUVER WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPACT WITH THE RWY. AT IMPACT ACFT WAS IN A LEVEL PITCH AND ABOUT A 15 DEGREE RIGHT WING DOWN ATTITUDE. CABIN WAS CRUSHED VERTICALLY AT IMPACT.
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PIC STATED TO FRIENDS HE INTENDED TO EXECUTE A HAMMERHEAD STALL AFTER TAKE OFF FROM A PRIVATE GRASS STRIP. AIRSTRIP OWNER OBSERVED ACFT MAKE A LOW PASS, PITCH UP VERTICALLY, AND EXECUTE A HAMMERHEAD STALL AT ABOUT 450-500 FEET AGL. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM THE MANEUVER WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPACT WITH THE RWY. AT IMPACT ACFT WAS IN A LEVEL PITCH AND ABOUT A 15 DEGREE RIGHT WING DOWN ATTITUDE. CABIN WAS CRUSHED VERTICALLY AT IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBrandon Airpark (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6795G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRickie L Glasgow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT