Casualties unknown

Beechcraft N2920E Aborts Takeoff, Strikes Cow

Bridgeport, NE, US

On September 8, 1985, a Cessna 172N (registration N2920E) operated by Alliance Aero Service was involved in an aviation accident near Bridgeport, NE. 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.

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A Beechcraft aircraft, registration N2920E, aborted takeoff on a 2,800-foot turf runway with a 12-knot crosswind and density altitude of 5,000 feet, then exited the runway, went through a fence, and collided with a cow.

Takeoff Abort

A Beechcraft aircraft, registration N2920E, was taking off on a 2,800-foot long turf runway. According to the pilot, there was a light crosswind of 12 knots and the density altitude was 5,000 feet. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered a dip in the runway and swerved to the left momentarily. The pilot reported regaining directional control but then decided to abort the takeoff because he did not believe there was enough runway remaining.

Collision

After aborting, the aircraft continued off the end of the runway, through a fence, and then collided with a cow.

Aircraft and Pilot

The aircraft, N2920E, was a single-engine Beechcraft model. The pilot did not report any injuries. No other information about the operator, date, or location was provided.

Runway Conditions

The runway was turf, 2,800 feet in length. Conditions included a 12-knot crosswind and a density altitude of 5,000 feet. The pilot mentioned a dip in the runway as a factor in the initial swerve.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Sept 1985 Cessna 172N accident near Bridgeport, NE?

A Beechcraft aircraft, registration N2920E, aborted takeoff on a 2,800-foot turf runway with a 12-knot crosswind and density altitude of 5,000 feet, then exited the runway, went through a fence, and collided with a cow.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N2920E, operated by Alliance Aero Service, at Bridgeport, NE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37865. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.