On July 20, 1983, a Lake LA 4-200 (registration N3025P) operated by Bruce W. Lory was involved in an aviation accident near Jaffrey, NH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aborted takeoff, an aircraft collided with brush, trees, and rocks off the end of the runway. The pilot reported that after rotation was initiated at flying speed, the aircraft failed to respond properly, prompting the abort.
Synopsis
An aircraft was involved in an accident during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush, trees, and rocks located off the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, rotation was initiated once flying speed was attained, but the aircraft failed to respond properly. In response, the pilot elected to abort the takeoff and applied braking. While slowing, the pilot realized he was running out of runway and, fearing a nose over, turned the aircraft to avoid sloping terrain. During this maneuver, the left landing gear hit the slope, and the aircraft slid down the grade before coming to rest.