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October 5, 2007 · Cessna 150H · N22899

Clarksville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Clarksville, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N22899
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA015

The airplane impacted power lines and terrain after takeoff from runway 9 (4,508 feet by 75 feet, asphalt). The accident takeoff began from a taxiway intersection, with approximately 4,000 feet of runway available. The dual student was slow in applying the throttle and an additional 200 - 500 feet of runway was used before full throttle was reached. After liftoff, the flight instructor noted that the airplane was not climbing as expected. He subsequently noticed that the engine tachometer indicated only 2,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), instead of the normal 2,500 RPM. The flight instructor reported that at that point there was no longer sufficient runway remaining to land, so he elected to continue the flight. He stated that the main landing gear struck power lines off the end of the runway, and the airplane subsequently impacted a field on the opposite side of the lines. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest. Published performance data for the accident airplane indicated that the takeoff ground roll required was approximately 850 feet. The distance required to takeoff and clear a 50-foot obstacle was about 1,585 feet. The distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle was approximately 1,090 feet.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power lines off the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged during an instructional flight when it impacted power lines and terrain after takeoff from runway 9 (4,508 feet by 75 feet, asphalt). The flight instructor reported that the accident takeoff began from a taxiway intersection, with approximately 4,000 feet of runway available. He stated that the dual student was slow in applying the throttle and estimated that an additional 200 - 500 feet of runway was used before full throttle was reached. After liftoff, he noted that the airplane was not climbing as expected. He stated that the engine tachometer indicated only 2,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), instead of the normal 2,500 RPM. The flight instructor reported that at that point there was no longer sufficient runway remaining to land, so he elected to continue the flight. He stated that the main landing gear struck power lines off the end of the runway, and the airplane subsequently impacted a field on the opposite side of the lines. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest. Published performance data for the accident airplane indicated that the takeoff ground roll required was approximately 850 feet. The distance required to takeoff and clear a 50-foot obstacle was about 1,585 feet. The distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle was approximately 1,090 feet. The elevation of the departure airport was 481 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportClarksville Municipal (1nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4508 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN22899
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 69 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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