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October 6, 2007 · Beech N35 · N1260Z
Elyra, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elyra, OH
Aircraft
Beech N35
Tail Number
N1260Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA010
The airplane received substantial damage during takeoff roll when it veered off the runway and impacted a precision approach path indicator and ditch during an instructional flight. The pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) were uninjured. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane pulled "hard" to the left and departed the runway. The CFI stated that engine power was "pulled out" as soon as the airplane started to deviate and "hard" right rudder and brake was also applied.
NTSB Probable Cause
The directional control not maintained by the dual student and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the precision approach path indicator and the ditch.
Full Narrative
The airplane received substantial damage during takeoff roll when it veered off the runway and impacted a precision approach path indicator and ditch during an instructional flight. The pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) were uninjured. The CFI reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane pulled "hard" to the left and departed the runway. The CFI stated that engine power was "pulled out" as soon as the airplane started to deviate and "hard" right rudder and brake was also applied.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech N35
Tail NumberN1260Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-470-N · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 70 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC