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May 21, 2005 · Cessna 150M · N66427

Mt. Pleasant, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N66427
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05LA121

The airplane collided with a vehicle during an overrun following an attempted aborted landing during a training flight. The accident occurred on the first landing of the flight. The CFI stated the landing approach was normal and the student landed the airplane "a couple hundred feet past the displaced threshold." He stated the airplane bounced and he instructed the student to initiate a "go around." He stated the student added full power, turned off the carburetor heat, and gradually retracted the flaps. The CFI stated the airplane was not climbing at a rate sufficient enough to clear the 41 foot tall trees at the end of the runway. The CFI stated he took control of the airplane, retarded the throttle, and brought the airplane back to the runway. He stated that once the airplane touched down, he applied heavy braking and the tires locked up. The airplane slid off the end of the runway and onto a road where it contacted a passing car. The student stated he touched down 50 feet past the displaced threshold. Winds were calm at the time of the accident. The Airport/Facility Directory shows the total runway length is 2,582 feet with a 1,089 foot displaced threshold and trees at both ends of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 2005, at 1610 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N66427, collided with a vehicle during an overrun following an attempted aborted landing on runway 11 (2,582 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) at the St. Isabella Airport (D15), Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot on board the airplane were not injured. One occupant of the vehicle received serious injuries and the other occupant was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight originated from D15 about 1600. The CFI stated the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. The accident occurred on the first landing of the flight. The CFI stated they departed and flew the traffic pattern without incident. He stated the landing approach was normal and the student landed the airplane "a couple hundred feet past the displaced threshold." He stated the airplane bounced and he instructed the student to initiate a "go around." He stated the student added full power, turned off the carburetor heat, and gradually retracted the flaps. The CFI stated the airplane was not climbing at a rate sufficient enough to clear the 41 foot tall trees at the end of the runway. The CFI stated he took control of the airplane, retarded the throttle and brought the airplane back to the runway. He stated that once the airplane touched down, he applied heavy braking and the tires locked up. The airplane slid off the end of the runway and onto a road where it contacted a passing car. The student pilot relayed the same events as the CFI, except he stated they initially touched down 50 feet past the displaced threshold. The CFI stated the local winds were clam at the time of the accident. The Airport/Facility Directory shows that runway 11 has a 1,089 foot displaced threshold and that there are trees at both ends of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Isabella Airpark (1nm)
Runway11
Runway Length2582 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN66427
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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