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Engine Roughness Leads to Aborted Takeoff and Off-Runway Landing (N2987V)

Park Hall, MD, US

On August 25, 1984, a Beech 35 (registration N2987V) was involved in an aviation accident near Park Hall, MD. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

Pilot noted engine roughness at low RPM, aborted first takeoff, then performed a second takeoff. Shortly after liftoff, power was lost, leading to a landing in unimproved terrain beyond the runway. The aircraft nosed over when the nose gear hit a hole.

Flight Events

A pilot observed that the engine ran rough at low RPM but smoothed out at higher power settings. Despite this finding, the pilot elected to take off but aborted the attempt upon realizing that the aircraft would not become airborne before reaching the end of the runway. After taxiing back to the departure end, another engine runup was performed, and a second takeoff was initiated.

Shortly after takeoff, according to the pilot, the aircraft began to lose power. A landing was made in unimproved terrain beyond the end of the runway.

Aftermath

During the landing roll, the nose gear struck a hole, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Examination

Examination of the wreckage revealed that the propeller control was in the high pitch (low RPM) setting.

Maintenance error

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 1984 Beech 35 accident near Park Hall, MD?

Pilot noted engine roughness at low RPM, aborted first takeoff, then performed a second takeoff. Shortly after liftoff, power was lost, leading to a landing in unimproved terrain beyond the runway. The aircraft nosed over when the nose gear hit a hole.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 1984 involved a Beech 35, registration N2987V, at Park Hall, MD.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40856. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.