On May 7, 1983, an Enstrom F-28A (registration N9086) operated by Fergus J. Mayhew was involved in an aviation accident near Brooksville, FL. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft rolled over and crashed during an attempted downwind running takeoff. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured.
Accident Details
The aircraft rolled over and crashed during an attempted downwind running takeoff. Impact forces and fire destroyed the aircraft. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.
Witness Accounts
A witness on the ground and one of the passengers, who is an A&P mechanic, reported that the pilot hover-taxied downwind and allowed the aircraft to settle to the ground. He then attempted the downwind running takeoff.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated, "I should not have attempted to takeoff with both passengers, again but let one off." He added that he ran out of power and pedal.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 May 1983 Enstrom F-28A accident near Brooksville, FL?
An aircraft rolled over and crashed during an attempted downwind running takeoff. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 1983 Enstrom F-28A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 May 1983 involved an Enstrom F-28A, registration N9086, operated by Fergus J. Mayhew, at Brooksville, FL.
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