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September 4, 1992 · Air Command Commander · N4235X
Mars Hill, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mars Hill, NC
Aircraft
Air Command Commander
Tail Number
N4235X
Operator
Rhodes Colin S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA177
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM A ROUGH, SOD, PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. BECAUSE OF THE ROUGHNESS, HE ATTEMPTED TO ROTATE PREMATURELY, BEFORE SUFFICIENT ROTOR SPEED HAD BEEN ATTAINED TO SUPPORT FLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION BEFORE SUFFICIENT ROTOR SPEED HAD BEEN ATTAINED TO SUPPORT FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH SOD AIRSTRIP.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FROM A ROUGH, SOD, PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. BECAUSE OF THE ROUGHNESS, HE ATTEMPTED TO ROTATE PREMATURELY, BEFORE SUFFICIENT ROTOR SPEED HAD BEEN ATTAINED TO SUPPORT FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Command Commander
Tail NumberN4235X
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRhodes Colin S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsArrow · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC