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August 22, 2020 · Socata TB200 XL · N156BB
Simsbury, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Simsbury, CT
Aircraft
Socata TB200 XL (1992)
Tail Number
N156BB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA294
Prior to departing on the local flight, the pilot noted that the wind was calm and favoring one runway. He then back-taxied the airplane along the 2,205-ft-long runway for the departure. After initiating the takeoff roll, and nearing the mid-field point, the pilot noted that the windsock there had changed direction and that a tailwind was now present. The pilot then realized the airplane had not gained enough airspeed and aborted the takeoff. As the airplane approached the end of the runway, the pilot turned the airplane right to avoid a road, and it continued off the runway and eventually struck trees. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
Prior to departing on the local flight, the pilot noted that the wind was calm and favoring one runway. He then back-taxied the airplane along the 2,205-ft-long runway for the departure. After initiating the takeoff roll, and nearing the mid-field point, the pilot noted that the windsock there had changed direction and that a tailwind was now present. The pilot then realized the airplane had not gained enough airspeed and aborted the takeoff. As the airplane approached the end of the runway, the pilot turned the airplane right to avoid a road, and it continued off the runway and eventually struck trees. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportSIMSBURY (0nm SSE)
Runway03
Runway Length2205 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TB200 XL
Tail NumberN156BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC