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May 17, 2009 · Airborne XT912 · N912LM
Newark, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newark, IL
Aircraft
Airborne XT912
Tail Number
N912LM
Operator
Ludwik Marchwicki
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA303
During takeoff from a grass runway, the aircraft's landing gear encountered a wet and soft area of runway. Due to the encounter with the wet and soft terrain, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft airborne. The pilot said that the aircraft "slowed down very fast" and the left wing tip impacted terrain. The wing sustained substantial damage and was reported to be "not repairable."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
Full Narrative
During takeoff from a grass runway, the aircraft's landing gear encountered a wet and soft area of runway. Due to the encounter with the wet and soft terrain, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft airborne. The aircraft "slowed down very fast" and the left wing tip impacted terrain. The wing sustained substantial damage and was reported to be "not repairable." The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCushing Field Ltd Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirborne XT912
Tail NumberN912LM
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLudwik Marchwicki
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL2 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Weather SourcePILO