18) REJECTED TAKEOFF (RTO), U-FIT

Beechcraft A-36 Bonanza | N1089W

July 22nd, 2024 | Ronkonkoma, New York

Accident Location

  • City: Ronkonkoma
  • State: New York
  • Latitude: 40.787868
  • Longitude: -73.112479
  • Airport ID: KISP

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N1089W
  • Make: Beechcraft
  • Model: A-36 Bonanza
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Kucera, Chris
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 46
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: July 22nd, 2024
  • Time: 6:10 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Takeoff
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No: ERA24FA318
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 18) REJECTED TAKEOFF (RTO), U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable cause of this accident to be pilot error, in that the pilot did encounter a reduced thrust during takeoff, with ample runway remaining in order to reject the takeoff, but elected to continue. The engine was not producing sufficient thrust after liftoff, and both speed and altitude were not gained, even though the landing gear was retracted. Witnesses heard both sputtering and a loud pop immediately after liftoff. The aircraft settled into terrain just off the end of the runway. There is no evidence that shows that this accident was a failed return for landing.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft rehearse and become conditioned for the AQP scenario called “Rejected Take Off” This concept or maneuver is not located in any FAA training or checkride material. The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft become familiar with the AQP 50/70 rule and be ready to self abort instantly based on any of the standard abort criteria, on every takeoff.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.