AIRBORNE XT912
Newark, IL — May 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA303 |
| Event ID | 20090518X71629 |
| Location | Newark, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.52111, -88.60917 |
| Airport | Cushing Field Ltd Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBORNE |
| Model | XT912 |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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 inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
Full Narrative
During takeoff from a grass runway, the aircraft's landing gear encountered a wet and soft area of runway. Due to the encounter with the wet and soft terrain, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft airborne. The aircraft "slowed down very fast" and the left wing tip impacted terrain. The wing sustained substantial damage and was reported to be "not repairable." The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the aircraft.
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.