CESSNA 140
Groesbeck, TX, May 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Groesbeck, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.51956, -96.53038 |
| Airport | Fort Parker Flying Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA277 |
| Event ID | 20130514X34055 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Registration # | N1752V |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was taking off on the grass runway with a tailwind of about 8 knots. After the airplane became airborne about midfield he had a question on climb performance and decided to abort the takeoff. During the abort, control was lost and the airplane flipped inverted resulting in substantial damage to the engine mount, lower fuselage, one wing and the vertical fin and rudder. He credited the four-point shoulder harness installation with saving him from injury. The pilot also reported that there was no preimpact malfunction or failure.
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.