N778ME

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150MS/N: 15078703

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 11, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA131
Location
Sellersburg, IN
Event ID
20090113X83112
Coordinates
38.365554, -85.738334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N778ME
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15078703
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
150MC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAPS AERIAL ENTERPRISES INC
Address
7001 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SELLERSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47172
Country
United States

Analysis

The accident occurred during the initial takeoff of an instructional flight. The student pilot was flying the airplane during the takeoff. The flight instructor reported that shortly after liftoff the airplane turned slightly into the wind before entering an aerodynamic stall out of ground effect. The flight instructor immediately assumed control of the airplane and attempted to recover from the stalled condition. The airplane impacted the runway nose first and then bounced several times before coming to rest. The engine firewall, engine mounts, nose landing gear, lower cowling, and propeller were damaged.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA131