Casualties unknown

1990-06-24: Cessna 152 (N4840B) — Brookville Airpark — Hagerstown, IN

Hagerstown, IN, US

On June 24, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N4840B) operated by Brookville Airpark was involved in an aviation accident near Hagerstown, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY AND FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot attempted a takeoff from midfield on a 4,000-foot soft grass strip without flaps. The aircraft did not reach lift-off speed, and the pilot did not abort. It struck a vehicle and cartwheeled into a garage.

Takeoff Attempt

The pilot initiated a takeoff from midfield on a 4,000-foot soft grass strip. The aircraft was configured with no flaps. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft did not attain lift-off speed.

Abort Decision

The pilot recognized that sufficient speed had not been achieved but did not abort the takeoff.

Avoidance Maneuver

At the last moment, the pilot attempted to get airborne to avoid a residence located at the end of the runway.

Collision

The aircraft subsequently struck a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. The force of the impact caused the aircraft to cartwheel into the attached garage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23353. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.