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July 12, 2018 · Cessna 150 H · N50183

Lakeview, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lakeview, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 150 H (1968)
Tail Number
N50183
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18LA274

The student pilot reported that after takeoff from the grass airstrip, the left wing impacted a tree branch. He overcorrected from the impact and stalled the airplane. The airplane impacted a grass clearing and came to rest inverted near trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage. Although his blood alcohol level was not tested after the accident, the student pilot stated that he drank alcohol during the afternoon of the flight. In addition, he admitted to taking baclofen and bupropion, which are both potentially impairing medications that carry specific warnings about increased impairing effects when used in combination with alcohol. It is likely the pilot was impaired by his use of a combination of alcohol, baclofen, and bupropion and that these effects likely increased his willingness to fly while impaired and prevented him from safely taking off.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 11, 2018, about 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N50183, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Lakeview, Arkansas. The student pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The student pilot reported that after takeoff from the grass airstrip at the resort, the left wing impacted a tree branch. The student pilot overcorrected from the impact and aerodynamically stalled the airplane. The airplane impacted a grass clearing and came to rest inverted near trees. The student pilot was extracted from the wreckage and transported via an air ambulance helicopter to a hospital for medical treatment. The student pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage. A witness reported that prior to the accident, she observed the student pilot with a white cup and the student pilot reported to the witness that the cup had a margarita in it. She further reported that she observed him about three times at the resort with two cups "every time." The student pilot invited the witness for a ride in his airplane, but she declined. About five minutes later, she heard the accident and she observed "all the cups" at the accident site. Local law enforcement found liquid believed to be alcohol in a white cup in the wreckage. The student pilot had reported no chronic medical conditions and only the use of finasteride to the Federal Aviation Administration. After the accident, he reported to his health care providers that he had muscle spasms, major depression, hypertension, and was taking baclofen, bupropion, a combination tablet of lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide, as well as finasteride to treat these conditions. In addition, he admitted that he drank alcohol during the afternoon before the flight. The student pilot refused a blood draw from law enforcement and no clinical toxicology test was performed. The student pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGASTONS (0nm S)
Runway24
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150 H
Tail NumberN50183
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 Series · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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