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August 11, 2018 · Bushby Mustang II No Series · N527JT

Akron, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Akron, CO
Aircraft
Bushby Mustang II No Series (2003)
Tail Number
N527JT
Operator
Bald Eagle Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA486

The pilot reported that, while flying over the grass runway, it appeared "rough but serviceable." During landing, he found the surface was extremely rough with tall weeds. During the subsequent departure, acceleration was "less than normal" due to the vegetation. When the airplane reached the pilot's planned abort point for the runway, he realized that he had misjudged the abort point. He initially thought his selected abort point was about 800 to 1,000 ft before the end of the runway, but it was about 100 to 200 ft before the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway, crossed a road, and struck a barbed wire fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facility Directory for the accident airport, in part, stated: "[Runways] not recommended for [takeoff or landing]."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper preflight planning that did not identify the unserviceable runway; his subsequent decision to attempt to takeoff from the rough, grassy runway; and his selection of an abort point with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while flying over the grass runway, it appeared "rough but serviceable". During landing, he found the surface was extremely rough with tall weeds. During departure, acceleration was "less than normal" due to the vegetation. When the airplane reached the pilot's planned abort point, the pilot realized that he had misjudged the abort point for the runway. He initially thought his selected abort point was about 800 to 1,000 ft before the end of the runway, but, was about 100 to 200 ft before the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway, crossed a road, and struck a barbed wire fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facility Directory for the accident airport, in part stated: "[Runways] not recommended for [takeoff or landing]."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportGEBAUER (0nm WSW)
Runway26
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBushby Mustang II No Series
Tail NumberN527JT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBald Eagle Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 13 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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