# NTSB ATL06CA012: Cessna 150, N704VR, Monroesville, AL, November 5, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: November 5, 2005, 09:10 local (15:10 UTC) - Place: Monroesville, AL - Coordinates: 31.457777, -87.35083 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.4578&lon=-87.3508&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 28, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 62853 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL06CA012 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62853/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot was flying his first solo cross country flight when the accident occurred. Upon reaching the destination airport, the pilot attempted a touch and go. The airplane touched down and the pilot retracted the flaps and applied full power. On lift off, the pilot experienced a gust of wind from the left and at which time he applied left aileron. The airplane veered left, rolled off the left side of the runway and collided with trees. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane rested left of the runway adjacent to a number of trees. The left and right wing along with the fuselage were buckled. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. ## Factual narrative The pilot was flying his first solo cross country flight when the accident occurred. Upon reaching the destination airport, the pilot attempted a touch and go. The airplane touched down and the pilot retracted the flaps and applied full power. On lift off, the pilot experienced a gust of wind from the left and at which time he applied left aileron. The airplane veered left, rolled off the left side of the runway and collided with trees. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane rested left of the runway adjacent to a number of trees. The left and right wing along with the fuselage were buckled. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N704VR](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N704VR-2012-11-26), registration cancelled 2012-11-26, S/N 15078912, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 150 - Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15078912 - Airframe hours: 5976.9 - Engines: Continental O-200 100 hp reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Sunshine Aero Industries - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, September 1, 2005, 25.4 hours before - Departed: KCEW, Crestview, FL - Destination: Monroesville, AL - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: KMVC, Monroe County Airport, runway 21, 6,003 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 26; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 20 total, 20 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 7 statute miles ## 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 20051105027759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051105027759A), Nov 5, 2005: Cessna 150M, Monroeville, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was performing a touch and go when he encountered a cross wind condition, the pilot over corrected for the crosswind and lost directional… ## Other investigations on N704VR (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 LAX79DUQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUQ19), Dec 22, 1978: Cessna 150 (N704VR), Lompoc, 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.