ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298581
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| Date: | Tuesday 21 August 2001 |
| Time: | 14:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N30247 |
| MSN: | 177-01147 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2800 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Davidsville, Pennsylvania -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Davidsville, PA |
| Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, PA (JST/KJST) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot attempted a takeoff from a field. After a takeoff roll of about 900 feet on cut grass, the pilot turned the airplane to the right to avoid having the left wing pass over corn. The airplane entered an area of patchy clover and higher grass, and would not accelerate. As the airplane approached power lines ahead, the pilot turned it another 30 degrees to the right, and continued with the takeoff roll. The airplane went through a the fence, dragging a part of it on the landing gear, then went through trees where the wings were sheared off. The airplane came to rest inverted. The takeoff attempt was made with the wing flaps retracted. However, the manufacturer recommended the use of 1/4 flaps for soft field or maximum performance takeoffs. In addition, the magneto switch was found in the left magneto position, and the condition of the spark plugs was consistent with engine operation in that position.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC01LA213
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 19:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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