Casualties unknown

1995-08-06: Grumman American AA-5B (N4546J) — Perry D. Inhofe — 0WASSO, OK

0WASSO, OK, US

On August 6, 1995, a Grumman American AA-5B (registration N4546J) operated by Perry D. Inhofe was involved in an aviation accident near 0WASSO, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CALCULATE THE PERFORMANCE DATA PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WAS A FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot aborted takeoff after the aircraft became airborne during a short field procedure on a 2,400-foot grass airstrip. The aircraft overran the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and struck fence posts.

Incident Overview

A pilot elected to abort a takeoff after the aircraft became airborne while executing a short field takeoff procedure from a 2,400-foot grass airstrip. The aircraft was carrying four adults and one toddler. According to the report, the airplane was a couple of feet above the ground as the pilot attempted to accelerate. When the aircraft had used approximately two-thirds of the runway, the pilot closed the throttle to abort the takeoff.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down near the end of the runway. The pilot then applied the brakes to stop the aircraft. However, braking action on the grass surface did not slow the airplane down. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and impacted fence posts.

Environmental Conditions

The density altitude at the time of the incident was 2,600 feet. The winds were calm.

Remarks

The report does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, time of day, or any injuries or fatalities. No probable cause is stated in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04236. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.