N686KB

Substantial
None

FISHER HAROLD R 320S/N: 507

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 17, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA270
Location
Adelanto, CA
Event ID
20120620X91512
Coordinates
34.535831, -117.456390
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 failure to maintain clearance from a fence during takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not use all of the runway distance available for takeoff and the high density altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N686KB
Make
FISHER HAROLD R
Serial Number
507
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
320

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCCARRON TIMOTHY S
Address
1418 APPLE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TULAROSA
State / Zip Code
NM 88352-2006
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he utilized the asphalt portion of the 5,100-foot long runway due to the dirt portion of the runway being rough and containing loose rocks. During takeoff from the 1,300-foot long asphalt surface, which was the area closest to the departure end of the runway, the airplane rotated at the normal takeoff speed, however, did not climb as he expected. Subsequently, the airplane struck a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and rudder and came to rest upright beyond the departure end of the runway. The pilot further reported that he felt the airplane did not climb due to the high density altitude and crosswind present at the time of the accident. Using reported weather conditions about five minutes prior to the accident and airport elevation of 3,075 feet mean sea level (msl), the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge calculated the density altitude to be about 6,389 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# WPR12CA270