No fatalities

13 Mar 2021: CESSNA 150H — THOMPSON ARTHUR W — Paris, TX

Paris, TX, United States

On 13 Mar 2021, a CESSNA 150H operated by THOMPSON ARTHUR W was involved in an aviation accident near Paris, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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