ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 131833
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 August 1999 |
| Time: | 17:49 LT |
| Type: |  Aeromot AMT-300 |
| Owner/operator: | Edward K. Darcy |
| Registration: | N111TE |
| MSN: | 300.107 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 81 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 91L1-F3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Block Island, RI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KBID) |
| Hartford, CT (KHFD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that, during takeoff, he was unable to clear trees at the end of the runway. He added that the normal takeoff distance for the powered glider was 800 feet. He did not know why the 2,501 foot long runway was not sufficient, but added that the engine was producing full power. He further stated that he should have aborted the takeoff. The pilot and passenger could not remember the position of the spoilers prior to takeoff. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector did not reveal the pre-impact position of the spoilers. The Inspector added that a large portion of the wreckage was consumed by fire.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC99LA211
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 14-Dec-2017 08:45 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Apr-2024 18:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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