N2207N

Substantial
None

Cessna 140S/N: 12443

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA350
Location
Olustee, OK
Event ID
20200819X90924
Coordinates
34.520557, -99.433891
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 decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2207N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12443
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KEITHS AVIATION TRAINING LLC
Address
3250 REGAL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ALTUS
State / Zip Code
OK 73521
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot and one passenger had just landed on the runway and come to a full stop. The pilot then attempted a takeoff from the 2,000 ft runway, with only about 1,000 ft remaining. During the takeoff roll and near the end of the runway, the pilot felt the wind suddenly shift from the left rear. He attempted to get the airplane airborne before the runway ended but was unsuccessful. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane as it continued off the end of the runway and into a fence. The airplane nosed over into a field and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and that he should have utilized the entire runway for the takeoff.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA350