# NTSB ANC94LA119: Cessna 150, N2677J, Delta Junction, AK, August 21, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 21, 1994, 09:45 local (17:45 UTC)
- Place: Delta Junction, AK
- Coordinates: 63.700778, -144.889236 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=63.7008&lon=-144.8892&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 9, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 2551
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC94LA119
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/2551/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA119

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DUE TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.  HE DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW.  THE AIRSTRIP FROM WHICH HE WAS DEPARTING WAS 850 FEET LONG.  THE AIRPLANE OWNER'S MANUAL SHOWS A REQUIRED TAKEOFF DISTANCE OF 910 FEET.  TO CLEAR A 50 FOOT OBSTACLE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY WOULD REQUIRE 1660 FEET OF DISTANCE.

## Factual narrative

On August 21, 1994, at 0945 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 150 airplane, N2677J, registered to and operated by the Pilot, struck the trees at the end of the Johnson River Airstrip during takeoff.  The airstrip is located 40 nautical miles east of Big Delta, Alaska.  The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, was departing the Johnson River Airstrip and the destination was Delta Junction.  No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed.  The pilot and his passenger were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.

According to the pilot, he took off from the 850 foot long airstrip and struck the trees at the opposite end.  The airplane lost airspeed and he stalled.  The airplane descended through the trees uncontrolled.

Records show that the pilot has not had a current medical certificate since 1983.  He was denied a medical based upon high blood pressure.

The pilot did not complete a Biennial Flight Review as required by Federal Aviation Regulations.

According to the Cessna 150 owner's manual, the take off ground run distance required for the altitude and temperature described by the pilot was 910 feet.  To clear a 50 foot obstacle required a distance of 1660 feet.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2677J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2677J-2000-09-25), registration cancelled 2000-09-25, S/N 15065677 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15065677
- Airframe hours: 3053
- Engines: Continental O-200-A48 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Treybal, Lewis N.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 6, 1993, 20 hours before
- Destination: D66, AK
- Airport: Johnson River Airstrip

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; seat: left; flight hours: 1,000 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 30 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 90 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19940821022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940821022609A), Aug 21, 1994: Cessna 150G, Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. Struck trees on climbout from remote strip. Stalled and fell into trees. Need 1660 feet. Strip was 850 feet long.

## Other investigations on N2677J (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB OAK68A0367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0367), May 9, 1968: Cessna 150G (N2677J), Stockton, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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