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July 22, 2001 · Beech BE-36 · N3680U

Biddeford, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Biddeford, ME
Aircraft
Beech BE-36
Tail Number
N3680U
Operator
Charlotte Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC01LA183

The pilot said he performed an engine run-up prior to takeoff without utilizing the airplane's checklist as he normally would. During the takeoff roll, the pilot was not able to pull-back on the control column. The airplane continued down the runway, until it departed the end of the runway and impacted several small trees. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that the control column lock was installed in the control column. The pilot reported 1,300 hours of total flight experience, which included 200 hours in make and model. He was also a certified flight instructor.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with a control column lock installed.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 2001, about 1510 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-36, N3680U, was substantially damaged during takeoff at the Biddeford Municipal Airport (B19), Biddeford, Maine. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight destined for the Westchester County Airport, White Plains, New York. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the pilot said he performed an engine run-up prior to takeoff without utilizing the airplane's checklist as he normally would. He then taxied to runway 24, a 3,011-foot long, asphalt runway for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, everything appeared normal; however, after obtaining rotation speed, he was not able to pull-back on the control column. The airplane continued down the runway, until it departed the end of the runway and impacted several small trees. Post accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the control column lock was installed in the control column. The pilot reported 1,300 hours of total flight experience, which included 200 hours in make and model. He was also a certified flight instructor.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 EDT
Nearest AirportBiddeford Muni (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech BE-36
Tail NumberN3680U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharlotte Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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