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September 10, 2000 · Beech B24 · N4342W

Necedah, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Necedah, WI
Aircraft
Beech B24
Tail Number
N4342W
Operator
Stephen a Dame
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA294

The airplane collided with trees during an aborted takeoff on a 2,700-foot long by 160-foot wide grass airstrip. The pilot reported that during takeoff at an altitude of about 30 feet agl, the engine rpm decreased and the airspeed was not increasing. He reported that during the aborted takeoff the airplane "bounced once hard and floated back up 20 ft." The airplane touched down again in a nose down attitude and the propeller contacted the ground. The airplane then veered to the right and contacted trees along the right edge of the airstrip. The engine functioned normally during a post accident test run.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff and he failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the trees that the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On September 10, 2000, at 1405 central daylight time, a Beech B24, N4342W, collided with trees following a hard touchdown and loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff at Murmuring Pines, a private airstrip, in Necedah, Wisconsin. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with an intended destination of Lake in the Hills, Illinois. The takeoff was being made on runway 29 (2,700 feet by 160 feet, dry grass). The pilot stated that during the initial takeoff at an altitude of about 30 feet above ground level, a change in engine sound occurred. He stated that he looked at the tachometer and does not recall what it was indicating, but it was no longer at 2,700 rpm. The pilot reported that the airspeed was not increasing so he elected to abort the takeoff. He reported that during the aborted takeoff the airplane "bounced once hard and floated back up 20 ft." The pilot reported the airplane then touched down in a nose down attitude and the propeller contacted the ground. The airplane then veered to the right and contacted trees along the right edge of the airstrip. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Flight Standards District Office conducted a post accident inspection of the airplane and engine. He reported the engine was started and was run up to full power. The inspector reported the engine operated normally to 2,700 rpm and 28 inches of manifold pressure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 CDT
Nearest AirportMurmuring Pines (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width160 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B24
Tail NumberN4342W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen a Dame
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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