N992WS

Substantial
None

CESSNA T182TS/N: T18208168

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 14, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA405
Location
McCall, ID
Event ID
20100816X22737
Coordinates
44.974445, -114.734169
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 delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high density altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N992WS
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T18208168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
T182TC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEEGLES AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
635 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the turbocharged airplane was executing a takeoff from a 1,900 foot long grass/turf back country airstrip. The surface of the airstrip was rough, with occasional holes and soft spots, and areas of vegetation. The density altitude calculated by the pilot was 5,495 feet. Although he had determined that the airplane should be able to successfully complete the takeoff, during the later part of the takeoff roll the pilot became uncomfortable with the airplane's rate of acceleration, and he therefore elected to abort the takeoff. After making the decision to abort the takeoff, the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it went off the end of the runway, rolled down a bank, and nosed over onto its back, whereupon it sustained substantial damage to both its wings and its fuselage. According to the pilot, there was no indication of any engine or flight control anomalies. In the Operator Safety Recommendation section of the NTSB form 6120.1, the pilot stated, "A decision to abort earlier may have prevented the roll off the end of the runway."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA405