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November 15, 2022 · Honda Aircraft HA-420 · N789RJ
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft HA-420 (2020)
Tail Number
N789RJ
Operator
Ryan Andersen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA032
The pilot reported that, after receiving clearance for the night time takeoff, he set the heading bug to the flight heading while entering the runway. He mistook the left runway edge lights for the runway centerline and attempted a takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the left wing struck the runway edge lights and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, rather than the centerline of runway, which resulted in a collision with runway edge lights during the night time takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after receiving clearance for the night time takeoff, he set the heading bug to the flight heading while entering the runway. He mistook the left runway edge lights for the runway centerline and attempted a takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the left wing struck the runway edge lights and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City Intl (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length9596 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHonda Aircraft HA-420
Tail NumberN789RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRyan Andersen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsHonda/Ge · Aero HF120 · Turbojet · 2050 | Honda/Ge · Aero HF120 · Turbojet · 2050
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.55 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC