N2068Z

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150CS/N: 15059868

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 22, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA204
Location
Wellington, NV
Event ID
20140523X64931
Coordinates
38.516109, -119.214721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while departing from a wet runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15059868
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
150CC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOMPSON JEFFREY A
Address
25 QUAIL LN
City
BISHOP
State / Zip Code
CA 93514-7078
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a wet dirt airstrip, the airplane reached rotation speed quickly but indicated no further speed. The pilot felt the main gear impact softer areas on either side while keeping the airplane under control just prior to lifting off. The airplane was airborne briefly then settled back down. As the airplane was approaching the departure end of the runway where the surface slopes down it became airborne. The pilot reported that he turned toward lower terrain and attempted to follow the airport access road but failed to maintain aircraft control. The airplane did not attain sufficient altitude and collided with a fence and nosed over. The wings, vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR14CA204