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July 23, 2011 · Luscombe 8 A · N2844K
Poplar Grove, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Poplar Grove, IL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 A
Tail Number
N2844K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA547
The pilot was attempting to perform a midfield takeoff with approximately 1,800 feet of runway remaining. During the departure, the airplane was unable to clear the trees at the departure end of the runway so the pilot executed a right turn to the north. As he made the turn, he realized that there were power lines so he performed an off-airport landing sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and said the accident could have been prevented if he had used the entire runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he attempted a midfield takeoff with approximately 1,800 feet of runway remaining, but the airplane was unable to clear the trees at the departure end of the runway. The pilot executed a right turn to the north but was unable to clear power lines that were along the airplane's course so he performed an off airport landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the pilot and passenger each weighed over 200 lbs and that it was a hot afternoon at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CDT
Nearest AirportPoplar Grove Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3773 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 A
Tail NumberN2844K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · Reciprocating · 65
Seats+ 2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC