N9040W

Substantial
Minor

HAMLIN JOHN D CH701S/N: 3978

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 16, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA486
Location
Paxton, IL
Event ID
20110720X13324
Coordinates
40.448612, -88.127777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9040W
Make
HAMLIN JOHN D
Serial Number
3978
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
CH701

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENNETT SHAWN D
Address
17805 HIGHLAND PARK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61834-7830
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane did not gain enough altitude on takeoff to clear powerlines near the end of the runway. He banked the airplane to the left and made a hard landing in grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall, lower forward fuselage, and rudder. The takeoff was made to the north with a slight quartering tailwind on an up-sloping runway. The field elevation was approximately 755 feet, with an outside temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point of 68 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure of 30.07 inches of Mercury resulting in a density altitude of approximately 2,778 feet. The airplane was powered by a 65 horsepower engine and the pilot calculated the gross weight of the airplane to be near the maximum gross weight. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA486