Casualties unknown

2006-09-06: Cessna 150 (N6581T) — Laurel, MT

Laurel, MT, US

On September 6, 2006, a Cessna 150 (registration N6581T) was involved in an aviation accident near Laurel, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff, a pilot aborted the roll due to perceived acceleration issues. Applying brakes caused the aircraft to roll onto its back. The pilot suggested aborting landing sooner and braking less hard could have prevented it.

What happened

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, she noticed the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Due to this abnormal performance, she decided to abort the takeoff. Upon applying the brakes to stop the aircraft, the plane rolled onto its back.

The investigation

No mechanical examination or external investigation details were provided in the source text. The account relies solely on the pilot's statement regarding the sequence of events during the aborted takeoff.

Findings

The pilot indicated that the accident might have been prevented by making the decision to abort the landing sooner and by not braking as hard. This suggests that timing and brake application intensity were critical factors in the outcome.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061010X01489. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.