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October 4, 1992 · Beech 35 · N3863N
New Manchester, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
New Manchester, WV
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N3863N
Operator
Mike Hansen
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC93FA005
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE, ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN A 2050 FEET RUNWAY, ROTATE, BECOME AIRBORNE, REACH AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AND TOUCHDOWN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF ROLL ON THE RUNWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET, BEFORE LIFTING OFF THE RUNWAY IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE JUST PRIOR TO RUNNING OUT OF RUNWAY PAVEMENT. THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK A TREE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT INTO A LEFT DESCENDING TURN AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION, UPSLOPING RUNWAY, AND A TAILWIND ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE, ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN A 2050 FEET RUNWAY, ROTATE, BECOME AIRBORNE, REACH AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AND TOUCHDOWN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED THE TAKE OFF ROLL ON THE RUNWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET, BEFORE LIFTING OFF THE RUNWAY IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE JUST PRIOR TO RUNNING OUT OF RUNWAY PAVEMENT. THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK A TREE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT INTO A LEFT DESCENDING TURN AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportHERRON (1nm SW)
Runway22
Runway Length2050 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN3863N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMike Hansen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E185E · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:43
Weather SourceWFAC