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January 5, 2026 · Cessna 150 L · N101FA

Round Lake Park, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Round Lake Park, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150 L (1971)
Tail Number
N101FA
Operator
Stiletto Beaver Touchdown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA083

The flight instructor reported that her student was performing a simulated soft-field takeoff from a paved runway. Once the nose landing gear lifted off the runway, the airplane began to drift to the left. The instructor stated that she attempted to correct the drift while instructing the student to apply more right rudder. The airplane continued to drift to the left side of the runway as the main wheels lifted; the instructor reported she then took the flight controls to correct the drift, but was not able to regain directional control of the airplane before the left wing impacted trees. After the impact with the trees, the airplane rotated about 270° and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s aft fuselage. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor further reported that the accident could have been prevented if she was “shadowing” the flight controls and taken the flight controls sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that her student was performing a simulated soft-field takeoff from a paved runway. Once the nose landing gear lifted off the runway, the airplane began to drift to the left. The instructor stated that she attempted to correct the drift while instructing the student to apply more right rudder. The airplane continued to drift to the left side of the runway as the main wheels lifted; the instructor reported she then took the flight controls to correct the drift, but was not able to regain directional control of the airplane before the left wing impacted trees. After the impact with the trees, the airplane rotated about 270° and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s aft fuselage. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor further reported that the accident could have been prevented if she was “shadowing” the flight controls and taken the flight controls sooner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportCampbell Airport (0nm SSE)
Runway27
Runway Length3270 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150 L
Tail NumberN101FA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStiletto Beaver Touchdown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 18 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 32 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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