N51MW

Substantial
None

CORNETT STEVEN M GLASTARS/N: 5586

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 27, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA329
Location
Smiley Creek, ID
Event ID
20100707X35343
Coordinates
43.912223, -114.796112
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 decision to not use all available runway length and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the end of the grass strip and colliding with a ditch.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N51MW
Make
CORNETT STEVEN M
Serial Number
5586
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
GLASTARBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLASAIR AVIATION USA LLC
Address
18530 59TH DR NE
Status
Deregistered
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98223-3723
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he had been landing and departing from the grass strip numerous times earlier in the day. For the accident flight, he was attempting to perform a midfield takeoff. During the departure roll, the airplane momentarily became airborne and then settled back into the wet grass and slowed. He opted to immediately abort the takeoff by retarding the throttle control and applying brakes. The airplane slid off the end of the grass strip and collided with a ditch, incurring damage to the right wing and tail. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA329