On December 2, 1984, a Gulfstream AA-5A (registration N26773) operated by West End Flyers was involved in an aviation accident near Llano, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A departing aircraft veered left to avoid an inbound aircraft, over-rotated, exited the runway, and collided with three cars and a building. The inbound aircraft landed safely.
Incident Overview
A departing pilot reported broadcasting takeoff intentions and executing a 360-degree clearing turn to check for inbound traffic before beginning the takeoff roll on runway 07. Prior to becoming airborne, the pilot observed an aircraft on short final approach to runway 25. To avoid a midair or ground collision, the pilot intentionally veered left and attempted to continue the takeoff.
Witness Account
A ground witness reported that the departing aircraft appeared to have been 'over-rotated' during its ground run. The aircraft failed to parallel the runway and, as it veered off the runway's shoulder, it collided with three automobiles and a building.
Aftermath
The inbound aircraft landed safely on runway 25. No further details regarding the aircraft or occupants were provided.