N4746J

Substantial
Serious

BEECH A23-19S/N: MB-182

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 19, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA516
Location
West Liberty, KY
Event ID
20120820X44621
Coordinates
37.908611, -83.251113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4746J
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB-182
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
A23-19BE19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2825 13TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55407
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the take-off roll and initial climb, he felt he did not have enough airspeed to climbout and make it over a hill that was in the distance. He aborted the takeoff, landed the airplane, and attempted to stop the airplane before the end of the 2,400 foot runway. The airplane continued off of the departure end of the runway and collided with a ditch. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that it sustained substantial damage to both wings and the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA516