Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA19CA450

Cove, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N1330J

ROCKWELL 112A

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a 2,000-ft-long grass runway, "the airspeed indication was not showing a comfortable amount of increase." He aborted the takeoff and applied brakes, but the airplane overran the runway. The left wing impacted a pole, and the airplane came to rest in brush near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during takeoff on a 2,000 ft grass runway, "the airspeed indication was not showing a comfortable amount of increase." He aborted the takeoff, applied brakes, but the airplane overran the runway. The left wing impacted a pole and the airplane came to rest in the brush near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable at 3 to 5 knots. The airplane was departing to the north.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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