Pilot Debrief

Redding David RV9A near Edgewood, NM — 2011-06-04

Final reportCEN11LA371
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Date
2011-06-04
Location
Edgewood, NM, USA
Airport
1N1
Aircraft
Redding David RV9A
Registration
N514R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff and just after rotation, the airplane settled back onto the runway, at which time the pilot increased nose up trim. The airplane lifted off again, climbed six feet, and settled back onto the runway's displaced threshold. The airplane continued past the displaced threshold and impacted a berm resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have applied braking sooner to prevent the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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