On May 19, 2002, a Cessna T210N (registration N210AB) was involved in an aviation accident near Lake IN Hills, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb normally, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway, striking a berm, and nosing over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A light aircraft departed the runway end during an aborted takeoff, striking a berm and culvert which collapsed the nose gear and caused the plane to nosed over.
What happened
The airplane experienced a nose-over incident while attempting to abort a takeoff roll. The pilot reported that the aircraft was not climbing normally during the initial phase of departure. Due to this abnormal performance, the decision was made to discontinue the takeoff.
Despite the abort attempt, the airplane continued past the end of the runway. It struck a berm located beyond the paved surface, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The aircraft then proceeded into a culvert where it ultimately nosed over.
The investigation
Following the incident, an assessment of the aircraft was conducted to determine the cause of the abnormal takeoff performance and subsequent damage. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical failure or malfunction of the airplane prior to the event.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb normally, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway, striking a berm, and nosing over.