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June 4, 2017 · Cessna 150 H · N6511S
Newburyport, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newburyport, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 150 H (1967)
Tail Number
N6511S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA326
The solo student pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the pilot's side window blew open as full power was applied. He added that he "reached over with [his] right hand to close [the] window," but as he did so, the airplane veered off the runway to the left into a wooded area and impacted terrain. The student pilot reported that he had noticed on previous flights that the window latch was loose and that he had planned to get it fixed but had not done so. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll the pilot's side window blew open as full power was applied. He added that he "reached over with [his] right hand to close [the] window," but as he did so, the airplane veered off the runway to the left into a wooded area and impacted terrain. The student pilot reported that he had noticed on previous flights that the window latch was loose, and he had planned to get it fixed, but had not done so. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPlum Island (0nm S)
Runway28
Runway Length2105 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 H
Tail NumberN6511S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC