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June 4, 2010 · Cessna 182P · N111VP

Rainelle, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 serious injuries)
Location
Rainelle, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N111VP
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10LA296

According to the pilot, after landing at the destination airport, he noticed that the grass was above the airplane's wheels and that the ground was wet and soft. Prior to departing for the return flight, the pilot taxied to the south end of the runway and completed the pre-takeoff checklist. After noting no anomalies, the pilot initiated the takeoff roll. The airplane did not gain enough speed to rotate due to the wet and soft ground, and the pilot aborted the takeoff with only 375 feet of runway remaining. The airplane went off the end of the runway, down an embankment, and collided with trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On June 4, 2010, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N111VP, registered to Sky King Aviation, Inc., crashed into trees following an aborted takeoff, from Rainelle Airport (WV30), Rainelle, West Virginia. The certificated private pilot and three passengers sustained serious injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight was operated by the certificated private pilot as a personal flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 91, and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, they landed on the turf runway at WV30 at about 1000. When the pilot exited the airplane, he noticed that the grass was above the wheel pants and the ground was wet and soft. He stated that they were at the airport for about 45 minutes. He stated that following the pre-flight, he taxied to the south end of the runway. He completed the pre-take off check list and began the takeoff roll. Approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway the airplane did not have sufficient speed to lift off and climb above the trees at the end of the runway. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff rather than lift off and stall the airplane. The airplane went off the end of the runway down an embankment and collided with trees. Examination of the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found the airplane resting at the base of some trees with both wings and the fuselage substantially damaged. The inspector stated that during takeoff roll on runway 35, the pilot attempted to become airborne, was unable to do so, and left the end of the runway into trees and down a slope 40 feet into a heavily wooded ravine. The grass runway and had previously been mowed 1 week earlier, and was soggy in areas due to previous rain earlier in the week. The pilot stated that the engine appeared to operate normally, but the airplane, bogged down in spots as it was moving down the grass runway. The runway was 3300 feet in length and the main landing gear skid marks from braking appear 375 feet prior to where the airplane entered the trees. The airplanes elevator trim was set to 5 degrees nose down and the flaps were set to 10 degrees. According to the pilot rated passenger who occupied the right front seat; he stated that during the initial ground roll the grass strip had a slight uphill slope and the airplane seemed to slow down. After the airplane approached 60 knots, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff and reduced the power. He then reapplied power to initiate the takeoff again, but about two-thirds down the runway the pilot aborted the take off and applied the brakes. The airplane did not stop and slid into the trees. At the conclusion of the engine and airframe examination, no evidence of any preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRainelle Airport (1nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN111VP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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