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July 20, 1983 · Lake LA 4-200 · N3025P
Jaffrey, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jaffrey, NH
Aircraft
Lake LA 4-200
Tail Number
N3025P
Operator
Bruce W Lory
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA185
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH BRUSH, TREES AND ROCKS OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT ROTATION WAS INITIATED ONCE FLYING SPEED WAS ATTAINED BUT THE ACFT FAILED TO RESPOND PROPERLY. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND APPLIED BRAKING. WHILE SLOWING THE PILOT REALIZED HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF RWY AND FEARING A NOSE OVER HE TURNED THE ACFT TO AVOID SLOPING TERRAIN. THE LEFT GEAR HIT THE SLOPE AND THE ACFT SLID DOWN THE GRADE.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH BRUSH, TREES AND ROCKS OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT ROTATION WAS INITIATED ONCE FLYING SPEED WAS ATTAINED BUT THE ACFT FAILED TO RESPOND PROPERLY. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND APPLIED BRAKING. WHILE SLOWING THE PILOT REALIZED HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF RWY AND FEARING A NOSE OVER HE TURNED THE ACFT TO AVOID SLOPING TERRAIN. THE LEFT GEAR HIT THE SLOPE AND THE ACFT SLID DOWN THE GRADE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSilver Ranch (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2970 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake LA 4-200
Tail NumberN3025P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruce W Lory
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 2 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO