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May 15, 2021 · Cessna 150 G · N3396J
Brewton, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brewton, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 150 G (1967)
Tail Number
N3396J
Operator
Deatherage James R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA217
The pilot was participating in a “flour bag drop” competition and reported that while he was flying about 50-100 ft above a closed runway, he “got too slow and stalled.” He attempted to recover; however, there was insufficient altitude, and the airplane impacted the runway nose first. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot was participating in a “flour bag drop” competition and reported that while he was flying about 50-100 ft above a closed runway, he “got too slow and stalled.” He attempted to recover; however, there was insufficient altitude, and the airplane impacted the runway nose first. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBrewton Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 G
Tail NumberN3396J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDeatherage James R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC