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August 20, 2014 · Raytheon Aircraft G36 · N636TM

Milton, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 3 uninjured
Location
Milton, FL
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft G36 (2006)
Tail Number
N636TM
Operator
John Galdieri
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA397

The pilot attempted the takeoff with the airplane loaded 238 pounds over the maximum gross weight of 3,833 pounds, with the center of gravity (cg) 3.3 inches aft of the aft cg limit. During the takeoff roll, the nose of the airplane lifted 10 knots prior to the recommended rotation speed for a no-flap takeoff, and witnesses described the airplane in an unstable "pitch-up" attitude before it settled back on the runway and overran the departure end, struck a ditch, and came to rest with substantial damage to the left wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported he had 1.8 hours of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff over the airplane's maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience in the aircraft make and model.

Full Narrative

The pilot attempted the takeoff with the airplane loaded 238 pounds over the maximum gross weight of 3,833 pounds, with the center of gravity (cg) 3.3 inches aft of the aft cg limit. During the takeoff roll, the nose of the airplane lifted 10 knots prior to the recommended rotation speed for a no-flap takeoff, and witnesses described the airplane in an unstable "pitch-up" attitude before it settled back on the runway and overran the departure end, struck a ditch, and came to rest with substantial damage to the left wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported he had 1.8 hours of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPeter Prince Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3701 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRaytheon Aircraft G36
Tail NumberN636TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Galdieri
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors, Inc. · IO-550 · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured3
Total5
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data