Pilot Debrief

G-DAWG LLC JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER near Abingdon, VA — 2011-08-13

Final reportERA11CA455
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Date
2011-08-13
Location
Abingdon, VA, USA
Airport
VJI
Aircraft
G-DAWG LLC JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER
Registration
N376CG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the aborted takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he positioned the airplane on runway 24 and increased engine power to begin the takeoff roll but subsequently aborted the takeoff when he noted that the wind was becoming stronger. He stated that the wind lifted the airplane sideways and off the left side of the runway, where the airplane impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage and wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. About the time of the accident, the recorded wind at the airport was from 350 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 30 knots with thunderstorms in the vicinity.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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