Casualties unknown

1995-03-15: Beech 23 (N9305S) — General Avation Service — Plymouth, NH

Plymouth, NH, US

On March 15, 1995, a Beech 23 (registration N9305S) operated by General Avation Service was involved in an aviation accident near Plymouth, NH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot aborting a takeoff after a stall warning on a soft, wet turf runway with patchy ice and snow struck a snow bank, causing the aircraft to yaw and skid sideways.

Landing and Taxi

The pilot landed on a soft and wet turf runway that had been NOTAMed as having patchy ice and snow. After landing, he taxied to the parking area.

Loading and Takeoff Attempt

The airplane was loaded with two passengers and luggage. The pilot then initiated a takeoff, using soft field procedures. Just after lift-off, at approximately 5 feet above the runway, the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot perceived that the airspeed was too low and decided to abort the takeoff.

Loss of Control and Collision

According to the pilot, the airplane entered a right bank. He attempted to correct by applying opposite aileron and rudder, but was unsuccessful. The left main landing gear struck a snow bank on the right side of the airstrip. Subsequently, the airplane "yawed left (and) settled to the ground, skidding sideways."

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03182. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.