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February 25, 2003 · Cessna 150J · N51126

Williamson, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamson, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N51126
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD03LA034

As the pilot taxied onto the runway, he could not see the centerline because the runway was covered with 3 inches of snow. He applied full power for the takeoff and during the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main landing gear caught the edge of a snow bank, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The pilot stated he was unaware of his position to the left of the runway centerline during the takeoff, and reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway.

Full Narrative

On February 25, 2003, at 1150 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150J, N51126, was substantially damaged during a takeoff from Williamson-Sodus Airport (3G7), Williamson, New York. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he intended to practice touch-and-go landings at Williamson. It was a "gray day" and about 3 inches of new snow had just fallen at the airport. When he taxied onto the runway, the pilot could not see the centerline due to the snow coverage. He applied full power for takeoff, and during the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main landing gear caught the edge of a snow bank. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, and the nose of the airplane impacted the snow bank. The pilot reported that he was unaware of his position to the left of the runway centerline during the takeoff, and that it was the first time he had taken off with fresh snow covering the runway. The pilot reported about 123 hours of total flight time, 4 of which were in make and model. He had recently received a checkout in the airplane; however, the accident flight was his first flight without an instructor. The pilot also reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing, rudder, and propeller. Weather reported in Rochester, New York, about 25 miles away, at 1154, included winds from 300 degrees at 6 knots, 9 miles visibility with light snow, few clouds at 2,300 feet, a broken cloud layer at 2,900 feet, and a broken cloud layer at 3,700 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EST
Nearest AirportWilliamson-Sodus Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN51126
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.46 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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