ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298079
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| Date: | Friday 9 February 2018 |
| Time: | 08:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2829N |
| MSN: | 13090 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3280 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Keller, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Keller, TX (7TX4) |
| Lancaster Regional Airport, TX (KLNC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during takeoff, a flock of ducks crossed his flightpath, and with insufficient runway remaining to reject the takeoff , he remained low to fly under them. Unable to climb, the airplane's tailwheel struck a fence post beyond the departure end of the runway.
The pilot returned and landed safely, however the airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the right elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA18CA128
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 12:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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