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December 3, 2013 · Aero Commander 680E · N71DF
Crescent City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Crescent City, FL
Aircraft
Aero Commander 680E (1958)
Tail Number
N71DF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA061
The pilot reported that the airplane "hesitated" during the takeoff roll due to the added weight of the passengers on board and the grass surface of the departure airstrip. He said he then added "extra" engine power at rotation, and that the left engine accelerated more quickly than the right, which resulted in an adverse yaw to the right and collision with trees along the right side of the runway. The subsequent collision with trees and terrain resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane "hesitated" during the takeoff roll due to the added weight of the passengers on board and the grass surface of the departure airstrip. He said he then added "extra" engine power at rotation, and that the left engine accelerated more quickly than the right, which resulted in an adverse yaw to the right and collision with trees along the right side of the runway. The subsequent collision with trees and terrain resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:37 EST
Nearest AirportJim Finlay Farm (0nm ESE)
Runway36
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 680E
Tail NumberN71DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IGSO-480 · Reciprocating | Lycoming · IGSO-480 · Reciprocating
Seats5 + 2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 55
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC