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August 5, 2015 · Cessna 150M · N3568V
Ellijay, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ellijay, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 150M (1975)
Tail Number
N3568V
Operator
Henderson Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA216
The pilot reported that he applied power for night time takeoff and lifted off the runway. The airplane reached a height about 5 feet above the ground, and the pilot stated he could not see the runway lights and felt he was in a black hole. The airplane descended to the runway and bounced hard. Despite efforts from the pilot to control the airplane, it veered left, exited the runway, and went down an eight to ten foot high embankment impacting terrain. The airplane came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he applied power for night time takeoff and lifted off the runway. The airplane reached a height about 5 feet above the ground, and the pilot stated he could not see the runway lights and felt he was in a black hole. The airplane descended to the runway and bounced hard. Despite efforts from the pilot to control the airplane, it veered left, exited the runway, and went down an eight to ten foot high embankment impacting terrain. The airplane came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGilmer County (0nm SSW)
Runway21
Runway Length3507 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN3568V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenderson Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time02:15
Weather SourceWFAC