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April 11, 1991 · Beech A36 · N7231L
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N7231L
Operator
Braukman & Sullivan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA121
THE PLT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF FROM THE PVT 1,800-FT LONG GRASS STRIP BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
DELAY OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF FROM THE PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE OVERRUNNING THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING WITH A DITCH.
Full Narrative
THE PLT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF FROM THE PVT 1,800-FT LONG GRASS STRIP BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBraukman Ranch (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN7231L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBraukman & Sullivan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC