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April 24, 1996 · Beech 35 · N680V

Naperville, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Naperville, IL
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N680V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA142

The pilot said that the airplane was airborne in approximately 100 feet. Also, he stated that even with full right aileron and rudder applied, the airplane continued to drift to the left. Subsequently, the airplane's left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest in a construction area. No flight control abnormalities were found. The propeller blades were curled, and had broken loose in the propeller hub. A witness said the pilot never had control of the airplane, and that the engine was running at full power until impact.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot allowed the airplane to become airborne prematurely, which resulted in a stall after liftoff.

Full Narrative

On April 24, 1996, at 1400 central daylight time (cdt), a Beech 35, N680V, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain, shortly after takeoff. The pilot was attempting to takeoff from the private airpark on runway 18. N680V came to rest in a residential construction area approximately 700 feet south, and 150 feet east from the end of runway 18. The pilot sustained serious injuries in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the 14 CFR Part 91 flight, and no flight plan was filed. An inspection of the accident site by the investigator in charge (IIC) revealed the following. The airplane wreckage path followed a heading of approximately 150 degrees. The first ground scar mark was blue paint similar to the color on the bottom of the left tip tank. The next ground scars were two marks through the grass which appeared to be the same width as the main landing gear on the airplane. Grass was found in one brake calliper on the airplane's wheels. A skid mark was on the taxiway approximately 50 feet from where the airplane came to rest in the foundation of a hangar, which was under construction. A review of the flight controls revealed no abnormalities with the elevator or rudder. The right wing was separated from the airplane, and the aileron control system was damaged. The propeller blades were curled with leading edge damage, and were broken loose in the propeller hub. The nose gear had collapsed on the airplane. An inspection under the cowling of the aircraft revealed no abnormalities, with any engine component or system. A witness to the accident said the airplane became airborne in approximately 500 to 600 feet. The witness said the pilot never had control of the airplane. The witness reported that the airplane stalled and the left wing hit the ground. The witness wrote "the engine was running well at full power until impact". The pilot was interviewed in person by the IIC on April 2, 1996. The pilot reported that he thought full right rudder travel was not available on N680V. The pilot said that the airplane was airborne in approximately 100 feet. The pilot stated that even with full right aileron, and full right rudder applied the airplane continued to drift to the left.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportNaper Aero (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN680V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:33
Weather SourceWFAC

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