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August 31, 1993 · Beech 19 · N24685

Wolfboro, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wolfboro, NH
Aircraft
Beech 19
Tail Number
N24685
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA181

THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A TAKEOFF ON RUNWAY 03. HE STATED THAT HE ROTATED THE AIRPLANE AT 45 MPH. THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF, BUT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BANK. HE WAS ASKED IF THE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE WAS HIGHER THAN USUAL AND HE REPLIED 'YES.' THE FAA STARTED AND RAN THE ENGINE WITH NO MALFUNCTIONS OBSERVED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD FLOWN 1.5 HOURS IN THE LAST 90 DAYS.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Factors were a dirt bank, and the pilot's premature lift off, his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his lack of recency of experience.

Full Narrative

On Tuesday, August 31, 1993, at 1330 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-19, N24685, registered to K. R. Robinson, Inc., and piloted by Kendall A. Knox, sustained substantial damage during an attempted takeoff from the Lakes Regional Airport, Wolfboro, New Hampshire. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91. The pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 30. In his report, the pilot stated: The aircraft accelerated to 45 mph and the nose- wheel came off the runway. The A/C continued to accelerate to 60 mph and the main gear came off the runway. The elevator was relaxed slightly in an attempt to accelerate in ground effect and avoid an imminent stall...however the aircraft settled back down onto the runway. The airspeed was between 55-60 mph and the A/C came off the runway again, but only briefly and again settled down failing to climb. At this point the A/C left the paved runway...through...piles of dirt... Mr. Thomas C. Schultz, Aviation Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration (Airworthiness), conducted an examination of the wreckage and an interview with the pilot. In his report, Mr. Schultz stated: The pilot stated that the run-up and power check were normal. When he attempted to take off...he lifted the nose at 45 MPH The aircraft lifted then settled back to the runway. He lowered the nose and accelerated to about 60 MPH, and lifted the nose again and the aircraft lifted then settled back again. ...the aircraft departed the end of the runway, hit some piles of dirt. His report continued: When asked if the nose high attitude was higher than usual he said YES. When asked if the aircraft just mushed forward down and off the end of the runway, he again said YES... Mr. Schultz's report also stated: On [October 1, 1993] an engine run was accomplished on the above engine while still attached to the fuselage....The engine was started with no difficulty.. ..No malfunction was found that could have caused the accident. The pilot reported that his total flight time within the 90 days prior to the accident was 1.5 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLakes Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2030 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19
Tail NumberN24685
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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