On 7 Jun 2019, a Cessna 150 M operated by Rebel Aviation Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Lee's Summit, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot reported an aerodynamic stall during takeoff with a right quartering headwind, resulting in substantial left wing damage. No mechanical failures were identified.
Incident Overview
A student pilot reported that during takeoff, while experiencing a right quartering headwind, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall approximately 20 to 30 feet above the ground. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Pilot Report
The student pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Wind Conditions
The reported wind condition during the takeoff was a right quartering headwind, which was present at the time of the stall.