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August 18, 1985 · Cessna 150M · N714AE
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714AE
Operator
Pegasus Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA327
THE PLT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WAS CLEARED FOR AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF ON RWY 17R. AFTER HIS RUN UP, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A NIGHT TAKEOFF TO THE NORTH ON AN UNLIGHTED TAXIWAY THAT RAN PARALLEL TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. CONTROLLERS ADVISED THE PILOT TO ABORT, WHICH HE DID, HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE TAXIWAY. PLT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT APPLIED FULL BRAKING AS THE TAXIWAY WAS NOT LIT AND HIS LANDING LIGHT WAS INOP AND AS A RESULT HE COULD NOT SEE HOW MUCH TAXIWAY REMAINED. HE CITED HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPORT AS BEING THE REASON HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPART ON THE TAXIWAY. HE DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPART TO THE NORTH WHEN HE WAS CLEARED TO SOUTH ON RUNWAY 17R.
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THE PLT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WAS CLEARED FOR AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF ON RWY 17R. AFTER HIS RUN UP, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A NIGHT TAKEOFF TO THE NORTH ON AN UNLIGHTED TAXIWAY THAT RAN PARALLEL TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. CONTROLLERS ADVISED THE PILOT TO ABORT, WHICH HE DID, HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT PRIOR TO RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE TAXIWAY. PLT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT APPLIED FULL BRAKING AS THE TAXIWAY WAS NOT LIT AND HIS LANDING LIGHT WAS INOP AND AS A RESULT HE COULD NOT SEE HOW MUCH TAXIWAY REMAINED. HE CITED HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPORT AS BEING THE REASON HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPART ON THE TAXIWAY. HE DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPART TO THE NORTH WHEN HE WAS CLEARED TO SOUTH ON RUNWAY 17R.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLubbock Intl. (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length11500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714AE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPegasus Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:50
Weather SourceWFAC