Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA518
Location
Anderson, IN
Event ID
20100907X31921
Coordinates
40.232498, -85.637496
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ANDERSON FLYERS INC
Address
282 AIRPORT RD
City
ANDERSON
State / Zip Code
IN 46017-9550
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was giving a "discovery flight." After takeoff from the 3400 foot runway, the airplane did not continue to climb or gain altitude. According to the pilot the airplane started to sink and he lowered the airplane's nose. The airplane continued to sink and it sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight. The calculated local density altitude was 3,099 feet.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA518