# NTSB ATL93LA101: Cessna 150H, N6924S, Lafayette, AL, May 29, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 29, 1993, 18:55 local (23:55 UTC)
- Place: Lafayette, AL
- Coordinates: 32.890281, -85.399353 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.8903&lon=-85.3994&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 3, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 3219
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL93LA101
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3219/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA101

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE MILE MARKER SIGN DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE SIGN ADJACENT TO THE HIGHWAY

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - roadway/highway
  - object - sign (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run

## Analysis

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT HAD PLANNED TO TAKE OFF FROM A RURAL HIGHWAY FOLLOWING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. HE WALKED THE PLANNED TAKEOFF AREA, LOOKING FOR OBSTRUCTIONS. HE OBSERVED A MILE POST SIGN, AND ESTIMATED THAT THE WING CLEARANCE WOULD BE ADEQUATE. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE SIGN. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT, AND CAME TO REST AGAINST A TREE. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL

## Factual narrative

On May 29, 1993, at about 1855 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N6924S, collided with a road sign during takeoff from a state highway near Lafayette, Alabama. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft was operated by Hunting Aircraft, Inc., of Peachtree City, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight. The flight originated at Falcon Field in Peachtree City at about 1300 eastern daylight time.

The pilot reported the following: He had performed a precautionary landing on a state highway because his passenger had experienced dizziness and anxiety in flight. After landing, they spent the afternoon with a local resident. The pilot had planned to return the aircraft to Peachtree City alone, however the passenger insisted on accompanying him. He inspected the area of the intended takeoff and took into account all obstructions and distances of obstructions in the area. He observed a mile marker sign on the side of the road, and perceived that the wing clearance would be adequate. During the initial takeoff run, the right wing of the aircraft collided with the mile marker sign on the right side of the road. The aircraft veered off of the road, and came to a stop against a tree.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6924S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6924S-2013-06-10), registration cancelled 2013-06-10, S/N 15067624, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150H
- Registry model: [Cessna 150H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150h) (registry code 2071818) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15067624
- Airframe hours: 4034
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Hunting Aircraft, Inc.
- Registered owner: Larocque, Raymond E.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, May 8, 1993, 39 hours before
- Departed: 2A9, PEACHTREE CITY, GA
- Destination: 2A9

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 404 total, 103 in this make and model, 348 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CSG, 34 nm away

## 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 19930529019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930529019779A), May 29, 1993: Cessna 150H, Lafayette, AL, Substantial damage. Precaution landing on road due sick passenger. Wing struck road sign on attempted road takeoff.

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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