N3797X

On May 29, 1996, about 1700 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 100, N3797X was substantially damaged following a collision with a fence during takeoff from a field near Jesup, Georgia. The private pilot was not injured in the accident. The airplane was being operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight. The flight departed Jessup Wayne County Airport, in Jessup, Georgia, at 1645.

The aircraft had made a forced landing into the field earlier in the day. A mechanic inspected the aircraft, and pronounced it safe to fly. A witness stated that during takeoff, the aircraft lifted off the ground, but failed to clear a four foot pasture fence. The main gear tires struck the top of the fence, and landed on the field again. The aircraft veered left, and collided with an automobile before coming to rest. No mechanical problem with the airplane was reported by the pilot.