Summary
On May 01, 2011, a Beech A23 (N3594R) was involved in an incident near Hammonton, NJ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
According to the pilot/owner, his original intent was to start, run-up, and then taxi his airplane on the day of the accident. At the completion of the run-up, the pilot taxied the airplane onto the active runway for a "fast taxi" and applied full engine power. The airplane achieved takeoff speed, the pilot "pulled back on the yoke" and the airplane lifted from the runway. The pilot stated that he aborted the takeoff, touched down, lost directional control, and collided with a hill and a fence. He reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with his airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA11CA275. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3594R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot/owner, his original intent was to start, run-up, and then taxi his airplane on the day of the accident. At the completion of the run-up, the pilot taxied the airplane onto the active runway for a "fast taxi" and applied full engine power. The airplane achieved takeoff speed, the pilot "pulled back on the yoke" and the airplane lifted from the runway. The pilot stated that he aborted the takeoff, touched down, lost directional control, and collided with a hill and a fence. He reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with his airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA275