Casualties unknown

Overweight Airplane Strikes Dumpster During Emergency Landing After Takeoff on Grass (N4567S)

Tulsa, OK, US

On June 17, 1992, a Beech V35B (registration N4567S) operated by Snow, Harry D. & Linda J. was involved in an aviation accident near Tulsa, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AIRCRAFT CLIMB PERFORMANCE EXCEEDED. FACTORS WERE: AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDED, GRASS RUNWAY SELECTED, TAKEOFF FLAPS NOT USED, AND PREMATURE ROTATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

The pilot of an overweight airplane took off on grass next to a paved runway without flaps. After failing to maintain ground effect, the pilot performed an emergency landing in a parking lot, striking a dumpster.

Takeoff

The pilot of an airplane operating above its maximum gross weight conducted the takeoff run on grass adjacent to a paved runway. The flaps were not deployed for the takeoff.

Flight

After becoming airborne, the pilot attempted to keep the airplane in ground effect. However, the runway sloped downward, causing the airplane to settle.

Emergency Landing

Realizing that the airplane would not clear trees ahead, the pilot initiated an emergency landing in a parking lot situated between an apartment house complex and a church.

Impact

During the landing roll, the airplane struck a garbage dumpster. The impact crushed the right side of the cabin.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14833. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.