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July 22, 1990 · Beech 77 · N3850A
Terrell, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Terrell, TX
Aircraft
Beech 77
Tail Number
N3850A
Operator
Bolen Max E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW90LA144
THE PILOT COMMENCED A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. AN UNSATISFACTORY RATE OF CLIMB AND A LEFT DRIFT WERE NOTED UPON LIFTOFF. THE PILOT UNDER TRAINING REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF. INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE WHICH DEPARTED THE END OF THE RUNWAY, TRAVERSED A FIELD, CROSSED A ROAD, STRUCK A FENCE THEN CAME TO REST INVERTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
WRONG RUNWAY SELECTED BY SECOND PILOT. FACTORS WERE: TAILWIND AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY PILOT-CFI.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT COMMENCED A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. AN UNSATISFACTORY RATE OF CLIMB AND A LEFT DRIFT WERE NOTED UPON LIFTOFF. THE PILOT UNDER TRAINING REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF. INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE WHICH DEPARTED THE END OF THE RUNWAY, TRAVERSED A FIELD, CROSSED A ROAD, STRUCK A FENCE THEN CAME TO REST INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportKlutts Field (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 77
Tail NumberN3850A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBolen Max E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-234-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC