On March 31, 1986, a Cessna 310D (registration N6762T) operated by Ernest M. Harris was involved in an aviation accident near Yermo, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a left engine failure just after liftoff from a private dirt airstrip. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft collided with rough terrain, collapsing the landing gear.
Overview
An accident occurred when an aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip. The pilot reported that the left engine failed shortly after liftoff.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the left engine failed just after the aircraft became airborne. The aircraft yawed uncontrollably to the left and drifted off the 30-foot-wide strip. The pilot aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft subsequently collided with rough terrain adjacent to the airstrip.
Investigation Findings
Examination revealed that the landing gear collapsed as a result of side loading during the collision. The pilot stated that his total multiengine fixed-wing experience amounted to 17.7 hours, none of which had been logged within the preceding 90 days. Additionally, the pilot indicated that the aircraft's last annual inspection was completed on November 4, 1983.