Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 17, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA303
Location
Newark, IL
Event ID
20090518X71629
Coordinates
41.521110, -88.609169
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
XT912
Aircraft Type
Weight Shift Control
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
EDGE XT 912
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MARCHWICKI LUDWIK S
Address
98 CYPRESS CT
City
PALATINE
State / Zip Code
IL 60067-2708
Country
United States
Analysis
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 aircraft "slowed down very fast" and the left wing tip impacted terrain. The wing sustained substantial damage and was reported to be "not repairable." The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA303