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June 27, 2010 · Cornett Steven M Glastar · N51MW
Smiley Creek, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Smiley Creek, ID
Aircraft
Cornett Steven M Glastar
Tail Number
N51MW
Operator
Beery Douglas W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA329
The pilot reported that he had been landing and departing from the grass strip numerous times earlier in the day. For the accident flight, he was attempting to perform a midfield takeoff. During the departure roll, the airplane momentarily became airborne and then settled back into the wet grass and slowed. He opted to immediately abort the takeoff by retarding the throttle control and applying brakes. The airplane then slid off the end of the grass strip and collided with a ditch, incurring damage to the right wing and tail. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the end of the grass strip and colliding with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had been landing and departing from the grass strip numerous times earlier in the day. For the accident flight, he was attempting to perform a midfield takeoff. During the departure roll, the airplane momentarily became airborne and then settled back into the wet grass and slowed. He opted to immediately abort the takeoff by retarding the throttle control and applying brakes. The airplane slid off the end of the grass strip and collided with a ditch, incurring damage to the right wing and tail. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSmiley Creek (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCornett Steven M Glastar
Tail NumberN51MW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeery Douglas W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC