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June 9, 2002 · Navion Navion A · N8717H

Forest Lake, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Forest Lake, MN
Aircraft
Navion Navion A
Tail Number
N8717H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI02LA160

The airplane was damaged when it impacted terrain following a collision with power lines on takeoff from the soft runway (2,650 feet by 150 feet, turf). The pilot reported that the airplane was slow in accelerating and that after lift off the airplane's left main landing gear snagged a power line. No anomalies with respect to the airframe, power plant, or systems were determined to have existed prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.

Full Narrative

On June 9, 2002, at 1420 central daylight time, a Navion Navion A, N8717H, piloted by a private pilot was substantially damaged when it struck power lines and subsequently impacted terrain during takeoff and climb from runway 13 (2,650 feet by 150 feet, turf) at the Forest Lake Airport (25D), Forest Lake, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF), Council Bluffs, Iowa. The pilot stated in a written statement, "Acceleration slow. Lift off [at] 75 mph. Climb slow. Avoided obstructions except for power line. The left main gear struck power line. This spun aircraft 180 [degrees]. Aircraft landed in marsh across the road from the airport." The pilot reported that the runway surface was "moist" at the time of the accident. No anomalies with respect to the airframe, power plant, or systems were determined to have existed prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CDT
Nearest AirportForest Lake (0.2nm NW)
Runway31
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNavion Navion A
Tail NumberN8717H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data