ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284894
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 May 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Piper Services Corp. |
| Registration: | N7772E |
| MSN: | 17572 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1959 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3200 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | English, Indiana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Paoli, IN (I42) |
| English, IN (KPVT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was substantially damaged when it struck a power line and collided with trees following takeoff from a private grass field. The pilot attempted to takeoff to the north. He stated that after lifting off approximately half way down the field (1200 feet by 40 feet, turf), the airplane encountered a tailwind and he felt that he did not have enough engine power to out climb the approaching power line. The tail wheel snagged the power line and the airplane subsequently impacted a group of trees. The pilot noted that there were no malfunctions associated with the aircraft prior to the accident. He added that "the engine appeared to be running normally and producing normal power." Wind conditions reported in the vicinity of the accident site were from 220 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI07CA139
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 10:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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