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June 12, 2010 · Mcculley Ronald W-8 · N8519N
Lamoni, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lamoni, IA
Aircraft
Mcculley Ronald W-8
Tail Number
N8519N
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA323
The non-certificated pilot stated that during takeoff the airplane did not have sufficient speed and did not feel right at a point on runway 36 where the airplane should have lifted off. The pilot then attempted to abort the takeoff, but the airplane overran the runway and nosed over. The airplane empennage was deformed upward and the left wing was deformed downward, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot did not have a pilot certificate and his last airman medical was dated December 18, 1999. The pilot did not have a pilot logbook nor any record of training, currency, or proficiency. Inspection of the airplane revealed that it was over gross weight at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff that exceeded the airplane's performance capability, which resulted in an overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during takeoff the airplane did not have sufficient speed and it did not feel right at a point on runway 36 (2,900 feet by 60 feet, concrete) where the airplane should have lifted off. The pilot then attempted to abort the takeoff, but the airplane overran the runway and nosed over. The airplane empennage was deformed upwards and the left wing was deformed downwards resulting in substantial damage. The pilot did not have a pilot certificate and his last airman medical was dated December 18, 1999. The pilot did not have a pilot logbook nor any record of training, currency, or proficiency. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airplane was over gross weight at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 CDT
Nearest AirportLamoni Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcculley Ronald W-8
Tail NumberN8519N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC