# NTSB FTW95LA318: Cessna 150H, N22637, Muskogee, OK, July 28, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 27, 1995, 22:00 local (Jul 28, 1995, 03:00 UTC) - Place: Muskogee, OK - Coordinates: 35.720272, -95.470863 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7203&lon=-95.4709&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report February 27, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19515 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA318 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19515/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA318 ## Probable cause THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb - light condition - dark night (contributing factor) - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use - intentional, pilot in command (contributing factor) - evasive maneuver - performed, pilot in command (cause) - anxiety/apprehension, pilot in command (contributing factor) - all available runway - not used, pilot in command (cause) - airspeed - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis A STUDENT PILOT TOOK A PASSENGER FOR A ONE-HOUR UNAUTHORIZED LOW LEVEL FLIGHT IN THE VICINITY TO THEIR HOME TOWN. WITNESSES REPORTED OBSERVING THE AIRCRAFT ' BUZZING MUSKOGEE AT TREE TOP LEVEL FOR OVER 30 MINUTES.' LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WERE ALERTED. UPON RETURN TO THE AIRPORT THE PILOT ELECTED TO EVADE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY INITIATING A TAKEOFF NEAR THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 35. THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY STALLING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BECOME AIRBORNE PRIOR TO THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE ON THE NORTH END OF THE AIRPORT. ## Factual narrative On July 27, 1995, at 2200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150H, N22637, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Muskogee, Oklahoma. The student pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight for which a flight plan was not filed. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft "buzzing Muskogee at tree top level for over 30 minutes." According to the owner/operator, the student pilot was "not authorized to use the aircraft" and the local authorities were alerted. Once the pilot returned to the Hatbox Field, in Muscogee, Oklahoma, for landing, he was approached by police officers. The student pilot elected to evade the law enforcement officers and initiated a takeoff roll from its position near the departure end of runway 35. The airplane was observed in "a pronounced nose high attitude, and subsequently stalling" while attempting to become airborne prior to the airport perimeter fence on the north end of the airport. The airplane came to rest on its nose. The student pilot and his female passenger were taken under custody and taken to the local hospital for treatment. Post accident examination of the aircraft revealed structural damage to the wings and fuselage. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report from the operator were unsuccessful. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N22637](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N22637-2012-08-31), registration cancelled 2012-08-31, S/N 15068418, built 1968 (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: 15068418 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 91 - Registered owner: Billy C. Richardson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: HAX - Airport: HAX, Hatbox Field, runway 35, 2,800 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 40; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 30 total, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 170° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 75 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: TUL, 37 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 19950727019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950727019709A), Jul 27, 1995: Cessna 150H, Muskogee, OK, Substantial damage. Unauthorized joy ride with passenger. Buzzed area. Landed. Tried evade police by takeoff. Stalled into a fence. 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. 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