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September 26, 2006 · Cessna 152 · N93873
Bennett, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bennett, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93873
Operator
Jack Powell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA134
The pilot said that he was attempting to takeoff. The airplane entered ground effect and the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. On touching down, the airplane's nose wheel dug into the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over on to it's back causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that they were attempting to take off. They entered ground effect and the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. On touching down, the airplane's nose wheel dug into the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over on to it's back. An examination of the airplane showed the airplane's vertical stabilizer and rudder crushed downward. Additionally the airplane's nose wheel was bent aft, the upper cowling was bent, and the propeller showed torsional bending and chordwise scratches. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93873
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack Powell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0