The solo Private pilot was uninjured during a takeoff attempt from the private turf runway at an unspecified time. The pilot aborted the takeoff roll at around 55 KIAS but was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the departure end of the runway and collided with trees. The pilot reported that while walking away from the airplane, he noticed “there was definitely a strong southbound wind and [he] realized that [he] should have taken off to the north.” The pilot additionally reported that the winds were calm prior to his departure.
August 5, 2006, Windsor, N.H/Cessna 172N
Key Takeaways:
- A solo private pilot was uninjured after aborting a takeoff at 55 KIAS, overrunning a private turf runway, and colliding with trees.
- Post-incident, the pilot realized there was a strong southbound wind, indicating he should have taken off to the north (into the wind).
- The pilot initially reported that the winds were calm prior to his departure, leading to the incorrect takeoff direction.
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