Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO90LA033

WINCHESTER, VA, USA

Aircraft #1

N2521C

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF FROM AN UPSLOPE-GRASS RWY. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ACFT ACCELERATED SLOWLY BEFORE HE LIFTED OFF AT 65 MPH. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB AND THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE PAST THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD CLEAR THE FENCE AFTER TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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