ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288638
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 March 2010 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2082N |
| MSN: | 12318 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3756 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12-F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Malta, Ohio -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Malta, OH (KPVT) |
| McConnelsville, OH (I71) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he taxied both ways on the grass airstrip so that he could evaluate the condition of the "moist" grass and the winds prior to takeoff. He determined that a light, gusty crosswind existed and the slope of the terrain favored runway 24. The pilot performed a short/soft takeoff on runway 24 and the airplane lifted into ground effect at 45 mph. He stated that he did not notice the engine rpms, but the airplane did not seem to be accelerating. The pilot aborted the takeoff to avoid contacting trees at the end of the airstrip. He stated that upon landing he held full back pressure on the control yoke and applied the brakes. The airplane subsequently nosed over on the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. A wind sock was present on the airstrip. Just prior to the accident, the closest weather reporting station, 22 miles away, reported winds from 070 degrees at 4 knots. The winds reported 53 minutes after the accident were from 030 degrees at 10 knots. The gross weight of the airplane at the time of the accident was about 3.5 pounds under the maximum gross weight. The pilot purchased the airplane about 3 weeks prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN10CA174
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 00:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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