19990605006429A

Acft stalled on take-off, struck a 20 foot berm, crashed, and was destroyed, the pilot/sole occupant suffered fatal injuries, other circumstances are unknown. (From .19) on June 5, 1999, at 1430 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 150G, N2675J, collided with an embankment after attempting a go-around on runway 5 at a Private Airport in Rimrock, Arizona. The aircraft, operated by the pilot under 14 CFR part 91, sustained substantial damage. The Private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions existed for the personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The flight had originated and was scheduled to terminate at the accident airport. The spouse was interviewed by the federal aviation administration (FAA) inspector. She stated that the pilot was only planning on doing some pattern work for approx. 30 minutes. Witness reported that the pilot landed approx. 3/4 of the way down the 2,200-foot-long runway. After touchdown the pilot attempted to go around. Witnesses stated that approx. 30 degrees of flaps were extended before the aircraft became airborne and they did not see the flaps retract. They stated that there were no discrep ancies noted with the sound of the engine, and it appeared to be at full power when the pilot initiated the go-around. Witness reported that the aircraft stalled and collided with an embankment located at the departure end of the runway. The aircraft was examined on-scene by the FAA inspector. He stated that the right tank was full of fuel, and the left tank had approx. 2 inches of fuel. The fuel selector was indicating both tanks. He stated that the flaps were indicating 30 degrees visually. The pointer in the cockpit was broken; however, when he moved the flap handle it was not restricted. The FAA inspector stated that the throttle, mixture and carburetor heat controls were in the full forward position. The FAA inspector noted that the embankment is approximately 15 feet hight. The acft and powerplant were inspected by representatives from Cessna and teledyne Continental motors, who are parties to the investigation, under the supervision of an FAA inspector. No discrepancies were noted by the aircraft manufacturer or the powerplant manufacturer. The flap actuator was found at 30 degrees. (.4)the airplane touched down approximately 3/4 of the way down the 2,200-foot-long runway. The pilot proceeded to abort the landing, applied full power, and left in 30 degrees of flaps. The airplane became airborne, climbed to about 200 feet, stalled, and collided with a 15-foot-high embankment located at the departure end of the runway. According to the airframe manufacturer's owner's manual for this airplane, flap deflections of 30 and 40 degrees are not recommended at any time for takeoff. The airframe and engine were examined with no discrepancies noted.