AERO COMMANDER 680E
Crescent City, FL, December 3, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 3, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Crescent City, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.43861, -81.57639 |
| Airport | JIM FINLAY FARM |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA061 |
| Event ID | 20131203X84553 |
Aircraft
| Make | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | 680E |
| Registration # | N71DF |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 4 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.