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June 25, 1993 · Beech E35 · N314R

Virgil, IL

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Virgil, IL
Aircraft
Beech E35
Tail Number
N314R
Operator
Newhouse Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA233

THE PILOT COMMENCED TAKEOFF FROM A SOD STRIP, WET FROM RECENT RAIN. THE PILOT DESCRIBED ACCELERATION TO MIDFIELD AS 5 MPH SLOWER THAN NORMAL. BEYOND MIDFIELD, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED SOFT GROUND AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF JUST BEFORE SCRUB TREES BEYOND RUNWAY END. THE AIRPLANE CLIPPED THE TREES 20 FEET ABOVE GROUND AND FELL TO GROUND.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT COMMENCED TAKEOFF FROM A SOD STRIP, WET FROM RECENT RAIN. THE PILOT DESCRIBED ACCELERATION TO MIDFIELD AS 5 MPH SLOWER THAN NORMAL. BEYOND MIDFIELD, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED SOFT GROUND AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF JUST BEFORE SCRUB TREES BEYOND RUNWAY END. THE AIRPLANE CLIPPED THE TREES 20 FEET ABOVE GROUND AND FELL TO GROUND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAeroview Airport (0nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech E35
Tail NumberN314R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNewhouse Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data