# NTSB MKC89FA060: Cessna 150K, N6010G, Pemberton, MN, February 22, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: February 22, 1989, 10:50 local (16:50 UTC)
- Place: Pemberton, MN
- Coordinates: 44.010349, -93.759628 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0103&lon=-93.7596&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report March 29, 1991
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34672
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC89FA060
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34672/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060

## Probable cause

POOR JUDGEMENT ON THE PART OF THE PILOT IN THAT HE ATTEMPTED A DOWN WIND TAKE OFF WITHOUT ADEQUATE DISTANCE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES IN HIS FLIGHT PATH.

## 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 - tree(s)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor)
  - wind information - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
  - distance - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - snow covered

## Analysis

PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF ON A GRAVEL ROAD WITH 18 KNOT TAILWIND CONDITION. FOLLOWING LIFT OFF HE WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ALTITUDE AND COLLIDED WITH TREE IN HIS DEPARTURE PATH. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES. THE PILOT HAD NO CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS OVER THREE YEARS OVERDUE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6010G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6010G-2013-04-25), registration cancelled 2013-04-25, S/N 15071510, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150K
- Registry model: [Cessna 150K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150k) (registry code 2071822) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7150
- Airframe hours: 3736
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Rye, Gordon E.
- Registered owner: Rye, Gordon E
- Last inspection: Annual, July 23, 1985, 15 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, expired; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 280 total, 280 in this make and model, 280 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 18 knots, gusting 22
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 1 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MSP, 58 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 19890222002359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890222002359A), Feb 22, 1989: Cessna 150K, Pemberton, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Tried to takeoff from a dirt road downwind. Struck trees. Area was 1400 feet but needed over 2000 to clear trees.

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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