N2844K

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8S/N: 5571

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 23, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA547
Location
Poplar Grove, IL
Event ID
20110805X95510
Coordinates
42.322776, -88.836387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2844K
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5571
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CRANE RUSSELL SCOTT
Address
2633 CESSNA CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
IL 61065-8244
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he attempted a midfield takeoff with approximately 1,800 feet of runway remaining, but the airplane was unable to clear the trees at the departure end of the runway. The pilot executed a right turn to the north but was unable to clear power lines that were along the airplane's course so he performed an off airport landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the pilot and passenger each weighed over 200 lbs and that it was a hot afternoon at the time of 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# CEN11CA547