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April 6, 2006 · Aero Commander 100 · N3602X

Englewood, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2006
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Englewood, FL
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100
Tail Number
N3602X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA080

The pilot stated that prior to takeoff engine run-up was normal. He further stated that the initial takeoff roll on runway 30 was normal as well; however, about 2/3 of the length of the runway, the airspeed indicated 60 mph, so he aborted the takeoff. He said he retarded the throttle control, and applied the brakes, but the 2,040-ft runway consists of sod and sand, and it was rough and wet, so the braking action did not "work well." He said the airplane impacted the top of a 5 ft-high berm, and descended into a 8 to 10 ft-deep ditch, incurring substantial damage. On June 2, 2006, a post accident examination of the airplane and its engine was performed by an FAA inspector, as well as an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. During the examination the engine was given a "test-run", and no preaccident anomalies were noted to exist.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in time to stop on the remaining runway, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway.

Full Narrative

On April 6, 2006, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 100, N3602X, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, aborted the takeoff at Buchan Airport, Englewood, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and passenger were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that prior to takeoff, the engine run-up was normal. He further stated that the initial takeoff roll on runway 30 was normal as well, however, about 2/3 of the length of the runway, the airspeed indicated 60 mph, so he aborted the takeoff. He said he retarded the throttle control, and applied the brakes, but the 2,040-ft runway consists of sod and sand, and it was rough and wet, so the braking action did not "work well." He said the airplane impacted the top of a 5 ft-high berm, and descended into a 8 to 10 ft-deep ditch, incurring substantial damage On June 2, 2006, a post accident examination of the airplane and its engine was performed by an FAA inspector, as well as an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. During the examination the engine was given a "test-run", and no preaccident anomalies were noted to exist.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportBuchan Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2040 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 100
Tail NumberN3602X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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