GLENNS FERRY, ID, USA
N5580X
Rockwell S-2R
DURING TAKEOFF WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND ABOUT 3/4 WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFTS MAIN GEAR CAUGHT ON A FENCE AND TALL WHEAT WITH THE AIRCRAFT COMING TO REST INVERTED. A FIRE ERUPTED CONSUMING THE AIRCRAFT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ABOUT 4900 FEET.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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