ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355153
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| Date: | Monday 6 October 1997 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1856N |
| MSN: | 12100 |
| Engine model: | Continental C120 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Prince George, VA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , VA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot departed a private grass strip for a local flight. As the pilot rotated the airplane 1000-1200 feet down the runway, it only climbed to 4 feet above the ground. After continuing down the runway for another 400-500 feet the pilot elected to reduce power and abort the takeoff. The airplane touched down on loose dirt, nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain takeoff climb, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was soft terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA007
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 08:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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