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May 23, 2002 · Beech 35 · N2925B

Hernando, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Hernando, MS
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N2925B
Operator
John R Osborne
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA106

The airplane impacted the ground, during a soft field takeoff. After taking off, the pilot lowered the nose and attempted to enter ground effect. The airplane then started to drift to the left. The pilot neutralized the wings, and corrected with right rudder. The airplane's right wing pitched up and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane came to rest approximately 1,500 feet down the runway. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 2002, at 1730 central daylight time, a Beech 35, N2925B, registered to and operated by a private pilot, impacted the terrain, at Hernando Village Airpark, Hernando, Mississippi, during a soft field take off. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The flight departed Hernando Village Airpark, Hernando, Mississippi, at 1715. According to the pilot, he was conducting a soft field take off of runway 14. After lift off, the pilot lowered the nose of the airplane. The pilot noted that he had to add more right rudder than usual as the airplane started to drift left of the center of the runway. The pilot stated that he then leveled the wings so that he would not need crosswind correction. At this time, the airplane started to drift to the left, and efforts by the pilot to correct the left drift failed. The airplane's right wing pitched up and the left wing stuck the ground. The airplane came to rest approximately 1500 feet to the left of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing was buckled at the leading and trailing edges. The fuselage showed evidence of buckling at the rear passenger seat area. The engine mount was separated from the firewall. The engine was separated from the mounts. Both propellers blades were bent, and twisted aft towards the fuselage. The right main landing gear collapsed and the nose strut was broken. The left wing tip, and outboard aileron flight control surface were also damaged. The private pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical difficulties with the airplane prior to the accident. The Beech 35 is a low wing airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHernando Village Airpark, Inc (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3340 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN2925B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn R Osborne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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