On June 7, 2005, a Beech S35 (registration N9TT) was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The loss of power for undetermined reasons is a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff, the pilot experienced sluggish acceleration and a drop in power. After settling and rising again, a stall warning horn sounded. The aircraft avoided obstacles but impacted the ground and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage. An engine examination found no anomalies.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported becoming airborne approximately midfield. After rising a few feet, the acceleration felt sluggish. At midfield, the pilot noticed a reduction in power but continued the takeoff. Subsequently, the airplane settled toward the runway, then accelerated and rose again. The stall warning horn activated, leading the pilot to level off in ground effect to gain speed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid runway end lights and a truck on the service road beyond the runway end. The aircraft struck the ground near the service road and nosed over, causing substantial damage.
Engine Examination
An examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have prevented it from producing power.
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