Pilot Debrief

AIRBORNE XT912 near Newark, IL — 2009-05-17

Final reportCEN09CA303
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Date
2009-05-17
Location
Newark, IL, USA
Airport
0C8
Aircraft
AIRBORNE XT912
Registration
N912LM
Category
Trike
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff from a grass runway, the aircraft's landing gear encountered a wet and soft area of runway. Due to the encounter with the wet and soft terrain, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft airborne. The pilot said that the aircraft "slowed down very fast" and the left wing tip impacted terrain. The wing sustained substantial damage and was reported to be "not repairable."

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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