N220AC

Substantial
Minor

BOSWELL JOHN J AIR CAM 912SS/N: AC-113

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 25, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA277
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Event ID
20130610X12920
Coordinates
26.840833, -80.219444
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOSWELL JOHN J
Serial Number
AC-113
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
AIR CAM 912S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
2
FAA Model
AIR CAM 912S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARRELS OF FUN INC
Address
830 LAKESIDE DR
City
NORTH PALM BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33408-3810
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll on a runway 08L, a 3,679-foot by 75-foot, turf runway, as full power was applied, the airplane veered to the left off the runway, and the pilot attempted to arrest the turn by applying full right rudder. After liftoff, when the airplane was about 5 feet above ground level, the airplane in response to the rudder input then turned to the right, and settled back onto the runway. The airplane then impacted the runway in a level right turn, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The winds reported at an airport 12 miles to the southeast of the accident location were variable from 040 degrees at 11 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA277