Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA313

Greenville, KY, USA

Aircraft #1

N68844

CESSNA 150M

Analysis

The pilot reported that during takeoff, he observed the passenger seatbelt wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during takeoff after becoming airborne, he saw that the passenger seatbelt was wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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