Casualties unknown

Airplane Impacts Ground During Soft Field Takeoff (N2925B)

Hernando, MS, US

On May 23, 2002, a Beech 35 (registration N2925B) operated by John R Osborne was involved in an aviation accident near Hernando, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground. 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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During a soft field takeoff, the pilot lowered the nose to enter ground effect. The airplane drifted left; after correction, the right wing pitched up and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane came to rest 1,500 feet down the runway.

Accident Description

The accident occurred during a soft field takeoff. After becoming airborne, the pilot lowered the airplane's nose in an attempt to enter ground effect. Subsequently, the airplane began to drift to the left.

Pilot Actions

In response to the left drift, the pilot neutralized the wings and applied right rudder correction. The airplane's right wing then pitched upward, causing the left wing to strike the ground.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest approximately 1,500 feet down the runway from the initial takeoff point. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020530X00769. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.