On July 26, 2007, a Cessna 150B (registration N1299Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Campbellton, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Cessna 150 landed on a turf runway, then departed after a passenger change. The pilot did not extend wing flaps for takeoff. After clearing obstacles, the airplane turned right and descended.
Incident Description
A Cessna 150 landed on a 2,800-foot-long turf runway without incident. With the engine continuing to run, the airport owner exited the airplane, and another passenger boarded. The pilot conducted an engine run-up, including a magneto check, and then departed to the west. The airport owner did not observe the pilot extend wing flaps for takeoff. The airplane lifted off about two-thirds down the runway and cleared the power lines and treetops at the end of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane made a sharp right turn and descended to the ground.
Examination
Examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of any mechanical malfunctions.