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October 16, 2011 · Engineering & Research 415-C · N3760H
Mebane, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mebane, NC
Aircraft
Engineering & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N3760H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA040
The pilot/owner stated that, as he began to taxi the airplane, the wind shifted. During takeoff, the airplane reached rotation speed at the midpoint of the runway, but at rotation the airplane would not climb, and the pilot noticed a loss of airspeed but no loss of engine power. Suspecting a shift in wind direction, the pilot aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and struck a ditch and an embankment, damaging the nose. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident. He also reported that the airplane's takeoff weight was 23 pounds below its maximum allowable gross weight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Sudden wind shift-Awareness of condition - F
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner stated that prior to departing the grass strip oriented 140 degrees; the reported wind was from 250 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 18 knots. He also reported that the airplane's takeoff weight was 23 pounds below its maximum allowable gross weight. The airplane reached rotation speed at the midpoint of the runway, but at rotation the airplane would not climb, and the pilot noticed a loss of airspeed but no loss of engine power. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the airplane overran the departure end and struck a ditch and an embankment. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical deficiencies with his airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportKimrey Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEngineering & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN3760H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C75 SERIES · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC