New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
N89476
CESSNA 140
During the takeoff roll from a grass area adjacent the paved runway surface, the airplane’s left main landing gear wheel struck a “muddy pothole.” The airplane’s nose then veered down and to the left and the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane subsequently struck a fence, and the right wing impacted a tree substantially damaging it. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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