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April 24, 2016 · Cessna 150 F · N8052S
Sterling City, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sterling City, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150 F (1965)
Tail Number
N8052S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA198
The pilot reported that during takeoff the wind shifted from a crosswind to a quartering tailwind. He further reported that immediately after rotation at 45 knots, the airplane began to drift to the left and would not climb. Subsequently, the pilot aborted the takeoff and touched down to the left of the runway about 20 feet before a wire fence. The nose wheel caught on the wire fence and the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff the wind shifted from a crosswind to a quartering tailwind. He further reported that immediately after rotation at 45 knots, the airplane began to drift to the left and would not climb. Subsequently, the pilot aborted the takeoff and touched down to the left of the runway about 20 feet before a wire fence. The nose wheel caught on the wire fence and the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAlvie Cole Ranch (0nm SE)
Runway14
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 F
Tail NumberN8052S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC