On March 30, 2005, a Beech A36 (registration N1830V) was involved in an aviation accident near Farmington, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper soft-field takeoff procedures and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the attempted aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a simulated soft-field takeoff, the pilot released back pressure after lift-off, causing the airplane to pitch up and roll left. The aborted takeoff led to a hard landing left of the runway centerline, resulting in wing damage.
Summary
A pilot conducting a simulated soft-field takeoff experienced a loss of directional control after lift-off, leading to an aborted takeoff and a hard landing that caused damage to the left wing.
Narrative
The pilot was performing a simulated soft-field takeoff maneuver. Upon lifting off the runway, the pilot released back pressure on the controls. This action caused the airplane to pitch up and roll to the left. In response, the pilot aborted the takeoff, and the airplane subsequently landed hard on the left side of the runway. The landing heading was approximately 15 degrees left of the runway centerline.
Damage
During the hard landing, the left wing tip contacted the ground. The impact resulted in bending of the left wing rib and aileron.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 30 Mar 2005 Beech A36 accident near Farmington, NM?
During a simulated soft-field takeoff, the pilot released back pressure after lift-off, causing the airplane to pitch up and roll left. The aborted takeoff led to a hard landing left of the runway centerline, resulting in wing damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Mar 2005 Beech A36 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Mar 2005 involved a Beech A36, registration N1830V, at Farmington, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's improper soft-field takeoff procedures and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the attempted aborted takeoff.
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