Cessna 150 N6676S

Summary

On 12 August 2009 at about 12:30 local time, a Cessna 150 registered N6676S, operated by Royal Flying Club LLC, was involved in an accident near Sussex, New Jersey, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

12 August 2009 at 12:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Sussex, New Jersey, United States

Nearest airport

Sussex Airport (FWN)

Coordinates

41.2047, -74.6214

Aircraft

Cessna 150

Registration

N6676S

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Royal Flying Club LLC

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Sussex → Sussex

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA09LA459

2 people were seriously injured.

The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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Following the takeoff, the airplane was slow to climb and clipped treetops beyond the end of the runway. The pilot then pulled back on the yoke and stalled the airplane. Examination of the engine did not reveal any abnormalities that would have precluded normal operation or the production of rated horsepower. Examination of the airframe and flight control system components revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction. According to weight calculations, the airplane was 24 pounds over maximum gross weight. Airplane climb capability was further compromised with the center of gravity located forward of the forward limit.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.