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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 150M · Lee'S Summit, MO · August 2, 1997

Date: August 2, 1997 · 16:38 local
Place: Lee'S Summit, MO
Airport: Lee'S Summit Municipal Airport
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N66116
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI97LA236
Reported as: Cessna 150M
Reported engine: Continental O200A
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 140 total70 in this make and model24 in the last 90 days

N66116Registration cancelled Dec 9, 1998 · Cessna 150MS/N 15075847 Airframe modelCessna 150M

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What happened

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Misjudged takeoff distance for a 150. Struck trees on climbout.

As the FAA filed it

MISJUDGED TAKEOFF DISTANCE FOR A 150. STRUCK TREES ON CLIMBOUT.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB CHI97LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLee'S Summit, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane remained clear of obstrictions (trees). Factors associated with the accident were: the short runway/takeoff area, and the proximity of trees.Aug 2, 1997 · Destroyed