Runway excursion involving aircraft at sewage treatment facility

No fatalities • Shelter Cove, United States of America • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft overran its runway after the pilot discovered a control lock was engaged during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with a building.

What happened

During the takeoff ground roll, the pilot of the aircraft reached a speed of approximately 100 knots when they realized the control lock had not been disengaged. An attempt was made to release the lock while the aircraft was still accelerating, but the mechanism could not be removed before the plane exceeded the end of the 3,400-foot runway.

Following the overrun, the aircraft struck a county sewage treatment building. The impact was severe enough to separate the wings from the main fuselage. The fuselage continued its trajectory through the structure and eventually stopped on a rocky area near the beach. The incident resulted in four serious injuries among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the excursion was the failure to disengage the control lock prior to the takeoff roll reaching high speeds.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to remove the control lock during the takeoff roll, preventing necessary control inputs and leading to a runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-07-04 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Shelter Cove, United States of America?

An aircraft overran its runway after the pilot discovered a control lock was engaged during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with a building.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-07-04 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-07-04 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration N929DB, operated by Golden Sierra Aviation, at Shelter Cove, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to remove the control lock during the takeoff roll, preventing necessary control inputs and leading to a runway overrun.

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