At about 1445 eastern time, a Cessna 150J crashed shortly after takeoff from Glynco Jetport Airport, killing the pilot and passenger. The pilot had told the owner of the airplane he intended to purchase it, and the owners agent said he could start the engine but not fly it because the insurance had lapsed. When the owners agent left the area, the 260-pound pilot and a 250-pound passenger took off. The airplane was full of fuel, putting the aircraft about 100 pounds overweight.
August 15, Brunswick, Ga. / Cessna 150
At about 1445 eastern time, a Cessna 150J crashed shortly after takeoff from Glynco Jetport Airport, killing the pilot and passenger. The pilot had told the owner of the airplane he intended to purchase it, and the owners agent said he could start the engine but not fly it because the insurance had lapsed. When the owners agent left the area, the 260-pound pilot and a 250-pound passenger took off. The airplane was full of fuel, putting the aircraft about 100 pounds overweight....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 150J crashed shortly after takeoff from Glynco Jetport, killing both the pilot and passenger.
- The pilot, who intended to purchase the aircraft, was explicitly told not to fly it because the insurance had lapsed.
- The airplane was approximately 100 pounds overweight at takeoff due to the combined weight of the two occupants and a full fuel tank.
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