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July 28, 1983 · Kane BUSH BY Mustang 2 BUSH BY MU · N4K
Winona, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winona, MN
Aircraft
Kane BUSH BY Mustang 2 BUSH BY MU
Tail Number
N4K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA338
THE PLT INITIATED A TAKEOFF ON A 2000 FT GRASS STRIP. HE STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL UNTIL IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT. SINCE THE GO/NO GO DECISION POINT HAD BEEN PASSED, HE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & WAS SUBSANTIALLY DAMAGED. HE REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS CALM, THE TEMP WAS 88 DEG & THE ELEVATION WAS 1300 FT.
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THE PLT INITIATED A TAKEOFF ON A 2000 FT GRASS STRIP. HE STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL UNTIL IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT. SINCE THE GO/NO GO DECISION POINT HAD BEEN PASSED, HE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB STRAIGHT AHEAD. THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES NEAR THE END OF THE RWY & WAS SUBSANTIALLY DAMAGED. HE REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS CALM, THE TEMP WAS 88 DEG & THE ELEVATION WAS 1300 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGrass Strip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKane BUSH BY Mustang 2 BUSH BY MU
Tail NumberN4K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-02 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO