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September 3, 1991 · Beech B-33 · N1782G
Asheville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Asheville, NC
Aircraft
Beech B-33
Tail Number
N1782G
Operator
Groendyke Sanford N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA170
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF FROM A TURF AIRSTRIP WITH TALL AND WET GRASS. AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT REALIZED THAT A SAFE TAKEOFF AND CLIMBOUT WERE NOT POSSIBLE. HE ELECTED TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DITCH OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. FACTORS WERE TALL WET GRASS, AND THE FAILURE OF AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO MAINTAIN THE RUNWAY SURFACE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF FROM A TURF AIRSTRIP WITH TALL AND WET GRASS. AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT REALIZED THAT A SAFE TAKEOFF AND CLIMBOUT WERE NOT POSSIBLE. HE ELECTED TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DITCH OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRitter Airpark (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-33
Tail NumberN1782G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGroendyke Sanford N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470K · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC