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Pilot Aborts Takeoff on Soft Grass Field After Aircraft Fails to Rotate (N7579T)

White Bear Lake, MN, US

On June 10, 2001, a Cessna R182 (registration N7579T) was involved in an aviation accident near White Bear Lake, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the takeoff checklist not followed and the inadequete soft field takeoff proecedure by the pilot. The short/soft field was a factor. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot aborted a takeoff on a 2,000-foot soft grass airstrip after the aircraft failed to rotate beyond the halfway point. The pilot used 10 degrees of flaps and did not perform a rolling takeoff, contrary to FAA advisory and manufacturer's short-field checklist.

Incident Details

A pilot aborted a takeoff on a soft grass field airstrip approximately 2,000 feet in length. The decision to abort was made after the pilot noted that at over half the runway distance, the airplane would not rotate.

Pilot Actions

The pilot stated that he did not perform a rolling takeoff and used 10 degrees of flaps during the attempted departure.

Advisory and Checklist Information

Federal Aviation Administration advisory information states that a rolling takeoff be performed on soft fields. The airplane manufacturer’s checklist for short field takeoffs cites a trailing edge flap setting of 20 degrees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 2001 Cessna R182 accident near White Bear Lake, MN?

A pilot aborted a takeoff on a 2,000-foot soft grass airstrip after the aircraft failed to rotate beyond the halfway point. The pilot used 10 degrees of flaps and did not perform a rolling takeoff, contrary to FAA advisory and manufacturer's short-field checklist.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 2001 Cessna R182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 2001 involved a Cessna R182, registration N7579T, at White Bear Lake, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the takeoff checklist not followed and the inadequete soft field takeoff proecedure by the pilot. The short/soft field was a factor.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010611X01147. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.