Casualties unknown

Aircraft Aborts Takeoff After Striking Drainage Terrace (N9261G)

Jay, FL, US

On August 20, 1983, a Cessna 188 (registration N9261G) was involved in an aviation accident near Jay, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot reported that during a hot-day takeoff with a heavy load, the aircraft could not climb over a drainage terrace, struck it, and then failed to clear trees. The pilot aborted, and during landing in a field, the main gear collapsed.

Circumstances

The pilot reported that during a takeoff attempt on a hot day with a heavy load, the aircraft would not perform sufficiently to climb over a drainage terrace at the departure end of the runway. The aircraft bumped the drainage terrace and continued flying, but would not climb sufficiently to clear trees near the end of the runway. The pilot then elected to abort the takeoff. During touchdown in a nearby field, the main gear collapsed.

Meteorological Information

Approximately 35 miles south at Pensacola, Florida, the temperature at 1557 CDT was 95 degrees. The density altitude at Jay, Florida was approximately 2400 feet.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44260. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.