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August 13, 2011 · G-Dawg JUST ACFT Highlander · N376CG
Abingdon, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Abingdon, VA
Aircraft
G-Dawg JUST ACFT Highlander
Tail Number
N376CG
Operator
G-Dawg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA455
The pilot stated that he positioned the airplane on runway 24 and increased engine power to begin the takeoff roll but subsequently aborted the takeoff when he noted that the wind was becoming stronger. He stated that the wind lifted the airplane sideways and off the left side of the runway, where the airplane impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage and wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. About the time of the accident, the recorded wind at the airport was from 350 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 30 knots with thunderstorms in the vicinity.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-(general)-Response/compensation
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he positioned the airplane on runway 24 and increased engine power to begin the takeoff roll. The pilot then aborted the takeoff when he noted that the winds were becoming stronger. He stated that the wind lifted the airplane sideways and off the left side of the runway, where it impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage and wing spar. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. Recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 350 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 30 knots, with thunderstorms in the vicinity.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportVirginia Highlands Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4471 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftG-Dawg JUST ACFT Highlander
Tail NumberN376CG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorG-Dawg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 18 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC