No fatalities

1 May 2011: BEECH A23 — GREEN RUSSELL E SR — Hammonton, NJ

Hammonton, NJ, United States

On 1 May 2011, a BEECH A23 operated by GREEN RUSSELL E SR was involved in an aviation accident near Hammonton, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a planned fast taxi, the pilot applied full power, lifted off, then aborted the takeoff, lost directional control, and collided with a hill and fence. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies.

Accident Summary

On the day of the accident, the pilot/owner intended to start, run-up, and taxi the airplane. After completing the run-up, the pilot taxied onto the active runway for a "fast taxi" and applied full engine power.

Sequence of Events

The airplane accelerated to takeoff speed. The pilot then pulled back on the yoke, and the airplane lifted off the runway. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff and touched down. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control. The airplane departed the runway and collided with a hill and a fence.

Aircraft Information

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident. No other aircraft information was provided.

Additional Details

The pilot's original plan did not include a flight; the fast taxi was intended only as a high-speed ground run. The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details were not disclosed. The accident location, time, and weather conditions were not specified.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot