N714MSCESSNA 150 1989-11-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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CESSNA 150 S/N: 15079286

Summary

On November 07, 1989, a Cessna 150 (N714MS) was involved in an incident near Birchwood, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. RELATED FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL FROM THE RUNWAY BY PERSONNEL (WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR SNOW REMOVAL), AND THE SNOWBANK (BERM).

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N714MS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 7, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA011
Location
BIRCHWOOD, AK
Event ID
20001213X29725
Coordinates
61.410633, -149.170684
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. RELATED FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL FROM THE RUNWAY BY PERSONNEL (WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR SNOW REMOVAL), AND THE SNOWBANK (BERM).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15079286
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEU GARY M
Address
13000 NORA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC90LA011