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May 29, 1996 · Aero Commander 100 · N3797X

Jesup, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jesup, GA
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100
Tail Number
N3797X
Operator
John T Strickland
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA088

Earlier in the day, a forced landing of the aircraft had been made in an off-airport field. A mechanic inspected the aircraft and pronounced it safe to fly. A witness stated that during takeoff, the aircraft lifted off the ground, but failed to clear a four foot pasture fence. The main gear tires struck the top of the fence, then the aircraft was landed again. Before coming to rest, the aircraft collided with an automobile. No mechanical problem with the aircraft was reported by the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 1996, about 1700 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 100, N3797X was substantially damaged following a collision with a fence during takeoff from a field near Jesup, Georgia. The private pilot was not injured in the accident. The airplane was being operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Jessup Wayne County Airport, in Jessup, Georgia, at 1645. The aircraft had made a forced landing into the field earlier in the day. A mechanic inspected the aircraft, and pronounced it safe to fly. A witness stated that during takeoff, the aircraft lifted off the ground, but failed to clear a four foot pasture fence. The main gear tires struck the top of the fence, and landed on the field again. The aircraft veered left, and collided with an automobile before coming to rest. No mechanical problem with the airplane was reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 100
Tail NumberN3797X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn T Strickland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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