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January 11, 2009 · Cessna 150M · N778ME
Sellersburg, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sellersburg, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N778ME
Operator
Hap S Aerial Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA131
The accident occurred during the student pilot's initial takeoff on an instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that shortly after liftoff the airplane turned slightly into the wind before entering an aerodynamic stall out of ground effect. The flight instructor immediately assumed control of the airplane and attempted to recover from the stalled condition. The airplane impacted the runway nose first and then bounced several times before coming to rest. The engine firewall, engine mounts, nose landing gear, lower cowling, and propeller were damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during the initial takeoff of an instructional flight. The student pilot was flying the airplane during the takeoff. The flight instructor reported that shortly after liftoff the airplane turned slightly into the wind before entering an aerodynamic stall out of ground effect. The flight instructor immediately assumed control of the airplane and attempted to recover from the stalled condition. The airplane impacted the runway nose first and then bounced several times before coming to rest. The engine firewall, engine mounts, nose landing gear, lower cowling, and propeller were damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest AirportClark Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN778ME
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHap S Aerial Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 17 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC