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March 13, 1989 · Cessna TU206G · N735VE
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N735VE
Operator
William James Cunningham
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA087
WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL IN GUSTY CROSS WIND CONDITIONS THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PLT FAILED TO REDUCE PWR AND THE ACFT PROCEEDED ACROSS A GRASS AREA BETWEEN THE RNWY AND TAXIWAY, BECOMING AIRBORNE WHEN THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK THE TAXIWAY LIP. THE ACFT STRUCK A CHAIN LINK FENCE AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE AND FLIPPED INVERTED INTO A LAKE BORDERING THE ARPT. BOTH THE PLT AND PAX EXITED THE ACFT THROUGH WINDOWS AND SWAM TO SHORE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CONDUCTING A CROSSWIND TAKEOFF.
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WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL IN GUSTY CROSS WIND CONDITIONS THE PLT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PLT FAILED TO REDUCE PWR AND THE ACFT PROCEEDED ACROSS A GRASS AREA BETWEEN THE RNWY AND TAXIWAY, BECOMING AIRBORNE WHEN THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK THE TAXIWAY LIP. THE ACFT STRUCK A CHAIN LINK FENCE AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE AND FLIPPED INVERTED INTO A LAKE BORDERING THE ARPT. BOTH THE PLT AND PAX EXITED THE ACFT THROUGH WINDOWS AND SWAM TO SHORE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 MST
Nearest AirportJefferson County (0nm N)
Runway29R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN735VE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam James Cunningham
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC