Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Loss of Control During Takeoff (N680V)

Naperville, IL, US

On April 24, 1996, a Beech 35 (registration N680V) was involved in an aviation accident near Naperville, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot allowed the airplane to become airborne prematurely, which resulted in a stall after liftoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after becoming airborne in about 100 feet, the airplane drifted left despite full right aileron and rudder. The left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest in a construction area.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot, the airplane became airborne after approximately 100 feet of takeoff roll. The pilot stated that even with full right aileron and rudder applied, the airplane continued to drift to the left. Subsequently, the airplane's left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest in a construction area.

Post-Accident Examination

No flight control abnormalities were found during the post-accident examination. The propeller blades were observed to be curled and had broken loose in the propeller hub, indicating that the engine was under power at the time of the impact.

Witness Account

A witness reported that the pilot never had control of the airplane and that the engine was running at full power until the moment of impact.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05540. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.