CESSNA 150K accident at South Saint Paul, MN, 17 Sept 2023

On September 17, 2023, a CESSNA 150K operated by CROWNED EAGLE AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near South Saint Paul, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.