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January 28, 1995 · Beebe Dale G RV-6 · N109DB
Zellwood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Zellwood, FL
Aircraft
Beebe Dale G RV-6
Tail Number
N109DB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA064
THE PILOT OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRPLANE STATED THE CANOPY OPENED JUST AFTER LIFTOFF. HE FURTHER STATED HE 'WAS OUT OF RUNWAY' AND THEN REDUCED POWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO ABORT TAKEOFF. HE FLEW PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDED WITH TREES, AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO ABORT TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING.
Full Narrative
On January 28, 1995, about 1205 eastern standard time, an RV-6, registered to Dale G. Beebe, crashed during takeoff at Bob White Airport, Zellwood, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private-rated pilot was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated shortly after liftoff of runway 27 the canopy opened. The pilot then reduced power and attempted to close the canopy; thereafter, he lost control and collided with the trees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 EST
Nearest AirportBob White Field (1nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeebe Dale G RV-6
Tail NumberN109DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC