Premature lift off for Cessna

This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Lumberton, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to do a soft-field takeoff. The winds were variable at three knots. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on May 25th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.