# NTSB ATL88LA187: Cessna 150F, N7067F, Mc Kenzie, AL, May 28, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 28, 1988, 18:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Mc Kenzie, AL
- Coordinates: 31.540596, -86.709579 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.5406&lon=-86.7096&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 2, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7769
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88LA187
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7769/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA187

## 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
  - object - fence post (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft performance,takeoff capability - exceeded (cause)
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb

## Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A PASTURE THAT WAS 'TOO SHORT'. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SETTLE SHORTLY AFTER T/O AND ONE OF THE MLG WHEELS STRUCK A SHORT POST IN THE PASTURE. THE AIRPLANE HDG WAS ALTERED AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED THE TERRAIN, SLID TO A STOP, AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE PLT ESTIMATED THAT THE AMBIENT TEMP AT THE TIME WAS ABOUT 85 DEG F. THE FIELD WAS ABOUT 800 FT LONG AND HAD HIGH GRASS IN IT. THE PLT HAD LANDED IN THE PASTURE FOR THE 1ST TIME EARLIER IN THE DAY; THIS WAS HIS 1ST ATTEMPT TO DEPART FROM IT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE TIME WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 2,000 FT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7067F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7067F-1991-04-29), registration cancelled 1991-04-29, S/N 15063667 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150F
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15063667
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Jerry F. Parker
- Registered owner: Parker, Jerry F.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Airport: Pasture

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 100 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °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 19880528016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880528016619A), May 28, 1988: Cessna 150F, Mckenzie, AL, Destroyed. On hot day, tried to takeoff in 800 foot pasture with high grass. Settled after liftoff, struck a fence and burned.

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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