# NTSB CHI94LA339: Cessna 150, N1105Y, Lansing, KS, September 19, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 19, 1994, 18:50 local (23:50 UTC) - Place: Lansing, KS - Coordinates: 39.250274, -94.879791 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.2503&lon=-94.8798&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 24, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 9692 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI94LA339 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9692/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA339 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the delay in aborting the takeoff ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - aborted - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, takeoff - aborted ## Analysis THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE OBTAINED 2200 RPM DURING THE ENGINE RUN-UP PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. HE STATED THE AIRPLANE DID NOT SEEM TO ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD HAVE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN AND AS HE PULLED BACK TO FLY IN GROUND EFFECT, HE NOTICED THE AIRSPEED WAS 40 MPH. WHEN THE AIRPLANE REACHED A PREDETERMINED POINT ON THE RUNWAY, HE DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. HE PULLED THE THROTTLE BACK AND THE AIRPLANE IMMEDIATELY VEERED LEFT. THE AIRPLANE SKIDDED SIDEWAYS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND DRAGGED THE WING BEFORE COMING TO REST. A POSTACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ENGINE WAS PERFORMED AND NO ANOMALIES WERE NOTED. ## Factual narrative On September 19, 1994, at 1850 central daylight time, a Cessna 150, N1105Y, sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from a private airstrip in Lansing, Kansas. The private pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 local flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without flight plan. The pilot stated he taxied the airplane to the north end of the grass runway in preparation for takeoff. Once at the end of the runway, he performed an engine run up and stated all checks were normal. Ready to takeoff, he applied full throttle. The pilot reported, "The did not seem to be accelerating properly I pulled back on the yoke to fly in ground effect and checked the speed which was 40 mph." When the airplane reached a predetermined point on the runway, he decided to abort the takeoff. He pulled the throttle to idle and the airplane immediately veered hard to the left. The airplane skidded sideways along the left side of the runway before coming to rest. A postaccident examination of the airplane's engine was performed by an FAA inspector. The engine was successfully started and run up to 1900 RPM without incident. The engine was not run up to a higher RPM due to the extent of damage to the airplane. No mechanical anomalies were observed. Flight control integrity was confirmed. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1105Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1105Y-1997-11-03), registration cancelled 1997-11-03, S/N 15059505 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 150 - Registry model: [Cessna 150B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150b) (registry code 2071806) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15059505 - Airframe hours: 9423 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: William F. Kamm - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 11, 1994, 4 hours before - Departed: 72KS - Destination: 72KS - Airport: 72KS, Mount Muncie, runway 18, 1,700 × 50 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 200 total, 78 in this make and model, 69 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 120° at 7 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 77 °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 19940919028299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940919028299A), Sep 19, 1994: Cessna 150B, Lansing, KS, Substantial damage. Beleived poor acceleration on takeoff aborted. Lost control. Skidded sideways on runway. From the NTSB's public API. 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