Aircraft excursion during takeoff at New York airport

Casualties unknown • White Plains, NY, US

An aircraft experienced a stall during its takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the runway and into an embankment.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt on runway 29, the pilot of the aircraft experienced a stall. In an attempt to stop the aircraft, the pilot initiated an aborted takeoff; however, the aircraft could not be brought to a complete stop on the runway surface. The aircraft slid off the runway and struck a fence before coming to a rest.

Witnesses at the scene reported observing the airplane enter runway 29 at intersection H, which is located approximately one-third of the way down the runway. Observers further noted that the aircraft began porpoising toward the end of the runway before skidding off the pavement and down an embankment.

Findings

The aircraft exited the runway following a stall during the takeoff phase. The runway involved in the incident measures 4,451 by 150 feet.

Probable cause

The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff after the aircraft entered a stall, but was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-09-02 Trinidad TB-20 accident near White Plains, NY?

An aircraft experienced a stall during its takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the runway and into an embankment.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-09-02 involved a Trinidad TB-20, registration N84GT, operated by Laurence M. Weiss, at White Plains, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff after the aircraft entered a stall, but was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway surface.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071017X01596. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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