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June 15, 2005 · Quicksilver Sport 2S · N44242

Maize, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Maize, KS
Aircraft
Quicksilver Sport 2S
Tail Number
N44242
Operator
Robert Ortman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA141

The amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage when it overran the departure end of runway 35 (2,100 feet by 70 feet, turf) during takeoff. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the south end of runway 35 was "unusable due to excessive standing water on the runway" so the airplane was positioned about midfield for takeoff. The CFI reported that about 1,100 feet of runway remained for takeoff. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, it was determined that the airplane was "not going to lift off" and that there was "insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft." The CFI reported that the airplane overran the north end of the runway and nosed over about 20-40 feet from the departure end of the runway. The CFI reported that a "northerly departure was chosen due to the favorable terrain north of the airport for an emergency landing if needed." The CFI reported that the winds were 180 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure adequate takeoff performance, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 2005, at 1650 central daylight time, an amateur-built Quicksilver Sport 2S, N44242, sustained substantial damage when it overran the departure end of runway 35 (2,100 feet by 70 feet, turf) during takeoff at Maize Airport (70K), Maize, Kansas. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight departed 70K on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed. The CFI reported that the south end of runway 35 was "unusable due to excessive standing water on the runway" so the airplane was positioned about midfield for takeoff. The CFI reported that about 1,100 feet of runway remained for takeoff. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll, it was determined that the airplane was "not going to lift off" and that there was "insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft." The CFI reported that the airplane overran the north end of the runway and nosed over about 20-40 feet from the departure end of the runway. The CFI and student pilot exited the airplane without injuries. The CFI reported that a "northerly departure was chosen due to the favorable terrain north of the airport for an emergency landing if needed." The CFI reported that the winds were 180 degrees at 5 knots. The student pilot owned the amateur-built airplane. He was receiving flight instruction for a sport pilot certificate. The airplane had a total of 8.6 total hours of operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CDT
Nearest AirportMaize Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuicksilver Sport 2S
Tail NumberN44242
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Ortman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 64

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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