Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot said that they were attempting to take off. They entered ground effect and the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. On touching down, the airplane's nose wheel dug into the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over on to it's back. An examination of the airplane showed the airplane's vertical stabilizer and rudder crushed downward. Additionally the airplane's nose wheel was bent aft, the upper cowling was bent, and the propeller showed torsional bending and chordwise scratches.
Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA134