ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-C
Mebane, NC — October 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA040 |
| Event ID | 20111018X35529 |
| Location | Mebane, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.05305, -79.32278 |
| Airport | Kimrey Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ENGINEERING & RESEARCH |
| Model | 415-C |
| 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 delay in aborting the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner stated that prior to departing the grass strip oriented 140 degrees; the reported wind was from 250 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 18 knots. He also reported that the airplane's takeoff weight was 23 pounds below its maximum allowable gross weight. The airplane reached rotation speed at the midpoint of the runway, but at rotation the airplane would not climb, and the pilot noticed a loss of airspeed but no loss of engine power. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the airplane overran the departure end and struck a ditch and an embankment. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical deficiencies with his airplane.
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.