Pilot Debrief

BEECH A36TC near Snook, TX — 2010-09-26

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Date
2010-09-26
Location
Snook, TX, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
BEECH A36TC
Registration
N468SG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the wind had been from the north between 5 and 10 knots for most of the afternoon. He elected to make a downhill takeoff, and as the airplane neared the end of the runway it failed to gain sufficient airspeed to become airborne. The airplane continued off the runway and struck a pipe and then a fence, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. Upon exiting the airplane, the pilot estimated that the wind had increased to 25 knots. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff when realizing the plane was not light on controls.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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