ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296440
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| Date: | Sunday 10 November 2002 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft C35 |
| Owner/operator: | John Federhart |
| Registration: | N707D |
| MSN: | D2979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1982 hours |
| Engine model: | Teledyne Continental Eseries185-11 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reedville, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Reedville, VA (VA99) |
| (VA99) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot attempted to take off from a grass strip, which was "soft" on the day of the accident due to several days of rain. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left wheel hit a "soft spot" on the runway, causing the airplane to rotate approximately 30 degrees to the left. The pilot applied right rudder but did not observe any response from the airplane. He then reduced the throttle and applied the brakes. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, and impacted a pole with its right wing. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD03LA013
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 06:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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