Summary
On September 17, 2023, a Cessna 150K (N6398G) was involved in an incident near South Saint Paul, MN. 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: The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA420. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6398G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA420