At about 0755 Pacific time, a Beech F35 struck fences and a house during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt airstrip near Middletown. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot said the airplane was ice heavy during takeoff and ran out of runway, so the pilot tried to abort the takeoff. A police officer reported that the wheels of the airplane touched down approximately 300 feet from the house.
February 04, Middletown, Calif. / Beech Bonanza
At about 0755 Pacific time, a Beech F35 struck fences and a house during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt airstrip near Middletown. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot said the airplane was ice heavy during takeoff and ran out of runway, so the pilot tried to abort the takeoff. A police officer reported that the wheels of the airplane touched down approximately 300 feet from the house....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech F35 crashed into fences and a house during an aborted takeoff from a private dirt airstrip near Middletown.
- The pilot, who sustained minor injuries, stated the aircraft was "ice heavy" and ran out of runway, prompting the abort attempt.
- Police reported the airplane's wheels touched down approximately 300 feet from the house, indicating the abort was initiated very late.
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