Beech 19
Columbia Station, OH — July 9, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA438 |
| Event ID | 20190719X51348 |
| Location | Columbia Station, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.31861, -81.96056 |
| Airport | Columbia |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | 19 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid tall grass along the side of the runway during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff, the airplane "did not gain altitude normally." About midfield, the airplane had climbed only a few feet and the right wing "may have caught" the 4ft tall grass that outlined the 40ft wide runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to rest nose down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts.
According to the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook the wingspan of the airplane was 32ft 9in.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded 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.