N5461B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 55991

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 25, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA346
Location
St. Charles, MO
Event ID
20100628X33454
Coordinates
38.848609, -90.500000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5461B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
55991
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
315 FRONT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
FRIEDENSBURG
State / Zip Code
PA 17933
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was performing touch and go landings on runway 09 (3,451 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) when the airplane impacted terrain during takeoff. The pilot stated that during the last takeoff, the flaps were retracted and full throttle was applied. The ground roll seemed "slightly longer" than previous takeoffs. After liftoff, the airplane was not climbing and was developing less than full power. As the airplane was approaching power lines, the pilot felt that the airplane would not clear them so she elected to land on a field. The airplane impacted the ground during the landing and sustained substantial damage, which included a damaged left wing, a ruptured fuel tank, and a deformed fuselage. Examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane cockpit flap indicator was in the 20 degree position. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the airframe, engine, and engine accessories that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA346