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November 10, 1985 · Cessna 150G · N4754X
Geronimo, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Geronimo, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N4754X
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86FRG03
THE ACFT FAILED TO ACHIEVE PROPER CLIMB TO CLEAR PWR LINES DURING TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED ON A 700 FT LONG GRASS STRIP IN A DOWNWIND DIRECTION. WHEN IT BECAME QUESTIONABLE THAT THE ACFT COULD CLIMB OVER A PWR LINE THE PLT CUT THE POWER TO IDLE AND LANDED. THE ACFT STRUCK A DITCH AND WAS DAMAGED. THE TAKEOFF WAS TO THE NORTH AND THE WIND WAS FROM APRX 145 DEGREES AT ABOUT 10 KTS.
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THE ACFT FAILED TO ACHIEVE PROPER CLIMB TO CLEAR PWR LINES DURING TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB. THE TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED ON A 700 FT LONG GRASS STRIP IN A DOWNWIND DIRECTION. WHEN IT BECAME QUESTIONABLE THAT THE ACFT COULD CLIMB OVER A PWR LINE THE PLT CUT THE POWER TO IDLE AND LANDED. THE ACFT STRUCK A DITCH AND WAS DAMAGED. THE TAKEOFF WAS TO THE NORTH AND THE WIND WAS FROM APRX 145 DEGREES AT ABOUT 10 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest AirportHaston Ranch (5nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length700 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN4754X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC