Casualties unknown

Aircraft Overruns Runway and Ends Upside Down in Canal After Takeoff Abort (N4858M)

Clewiston, FL, US

On April 14, 1984, a Cessna 152 (registration N4858M) was involved in an aviation accident near Clewiston, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A flight instructor aborted takeoff on Runway 14 due to increased ground speed and poor climb performance, causing the aircraft to overrun the runway and come to rest inverted in a canal.

Incident Summary

A flight instructor and a student pilot were conducting a training flight. Due to poor weather to the north, they opted to take off to the south on Runway 14. The instructor reported that the wind was from 230 degrees. The student initiated the takeoff with a slight crosswind component.

Takeoff Abort Sequence

Shortly after lift-off, the instructor took control of the aircraft and decided to abort the takeoff. The reasons cited were an increase in ground speed and a deterioration of climb performance. The departure end of the runway was noted to have obstacles that required clearance.

Accident Outcome

The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest upside down in a canal. No further information was provided by the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 1984 Cessna 152 accident near Clewiston, FL?

A flight instructor aborted takeoff on Runway 14 due to increased ground speed and poor climb performance, causing the aircraft to overrun the runway and come to rest inverted in a canal.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 1984 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4858M, at Clewiston, FL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39347. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.