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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · February 22, 1989

Date: February 22, 1989 · 10:50 local
Place: Pemberton, MN
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N6010G
NTSB investigation: NTSBMKC89FA060
Reported as: Cessna 150K
Reported engine: Continental O200A
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 280 total280 in this make and model

N6010GRegistration cancelled Apr 25, 2013 · Cessna 150KS/N 15071510 · Built 1969 Airframe modelCessna 150K Engine modelContinental 0-200 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Tried to takeoff from a dirt road downwind. Struck trees. Area was 1400 feet but needed over 2000 to clear trees.

As the FAA filed it

TRIED TO TAKEOFF FROM A DIRT ROAD DOWNWIND. STRUCK TREES. AREA WAS 1400 FEET BUT NEEDED OVER 2000 TO CLEAR TREES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MKC89FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPemberton, MNPoor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path.Feb 22, 1989 · Substantial damage