ATL86LA153

NTSB accident investigation · Cessna 150M · Franklin, NC · June 1, 1986

Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal report

Date: June 1, 1986, 14:10 local (18:10 UTC)
Place: Franklin, NC
Injuries: 2 uninjured
Damage: Destroyed
Phase of flight: Maneuvering
Aircraft: N8109UCessna 150M
Weather: Visual (VMC) · Day
Status: Completed
Report: Approved by Office Director
FAA report: 19860601020189A
Case key: 7118

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Sequence of events

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In flight collision with objectManeuvering

Object - tree(s)

In-flight planning/decision - poorPilot in commandCause

Overconfidence in personal abilityPilot in command

Weather condition - high density altitude

Climb - misjudgedPilot in command

Overconfidence in aircraft's abilityPilot in command

Aircraft performance,climb capability - exceededCause

Remedial action - delayedPilot in commandCause

In flight collision with terrain/waterDescent

Terrain condition - mountainous/hilly

Analysis

Fifty two hr pvt plt flying over lake in mountainous terrain started climb out toward destination. Elevation of lake about 3000 ft. ambient temp about 90 f. plt could not climb a/c at an angle to clear rising terrain. Flew a/c into trees.

Aircraft

Registration: N8109U
Reported as: Cessna 150M
Category: Airplane
Serial number: 150 77886
Airframe hours: 2,523
Engine: Continental O-200A, 100 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage: Destroyed
Flight: Personal · Part 91
Operator: Avtran, Inc
Registered owner: Sun State Aviation, Inc.
Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
Last inspection: Annual · September 5, 1985
Departed: 6A3 · Andrews, NC
Destination: 24A · Sylva, NC

N8109URegistered now · Cessna 150MS/N 15077886 Airframe modelCessna 150M

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Flight crew

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Role: Pilot
Age: 22
Certificate: Private
Airplane ratings: Single-engine land
Medical: Class 2, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
Seat: Left
Flight hours: 52 total · 4 in this make and model · 29 as pilot in command · 1 in the last 90 days

Weather

Conditions: Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 7 statute miles
Lowest ceiling: None
Temperature: 90 °F

FAA reports on this event · 1

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Accident 19860601020189ACessna 150M · Franklin, NCPilot failed to maintain adequate ground clearance while climbing in mountainous terrain at high density altitude.Jun 1, 1986 · N8109U · Substantial damage