N3760H

Substantial
None

ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-CS/N: 4385

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 16, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA040
Location
Mebane, NC
Event ID
20111018X35529
Coordinates
36.053054, -79.322776
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 aborting the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3760H
Make
ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
Serial Number
4385
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
415-C

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1146 UNIFORM RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GRIFFIN
State / Zip Code
GA 30224-4765
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot/owner stated that prior to departing the grass strip oriented 140 degrees; the reported wind was from 250 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 18 knots. He also reported that the airplane's takeoff weight was 23 pounds below its maximum allowable gross weight. The airplane reached rotation speed at the midpoint of the runway, but at rotation the airplane would not climb, and the pilot noticed a loss of airspeed but no loss of engine power. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the airplane overran the departure end and struck a ditch and an embankment. According to the pilot, 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# ERA12CA040