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May 8, 2023 · Cessna 150M · N150VL
Hernando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Hernando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M (1975)
Tail Number
N150VL
Operator
Flying Low Engineering
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA222
The pilot stated that he and the pilot-rated passenger were practicing full-stop landings from the turf runway on a dark, moonless night. The passenger had already completed three full-stop landings and he had completed two. The accident flight was going to be his last landing. During a takeoff, he lost visual reference of the tree line along the side of the runway and contacted some treetops. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and the leading edges of the wings, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Awareness of condition
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he and the pilot-rated passenger were practicing full-stop landings from the turf runway on a dark, moonless night. The passenger had already completed three full-stop landings and he had completed two. The accident flight was going to be his last landing. During a takeoff, he lost visual reference of the tree line along the side of the runway and contacted some treetops. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and the leading edges of the wings, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:35 EDT
Nearest AirportTwelve Oaks (1nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN150VL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Low Engineering
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 79 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC