The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0950 Eastern time during takeoff from a turf runway. The private pilot and a passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot subsequently reported the airplanes nose gear began to collapse during the takeoff roll. The airplane became airborne briefly, before it impacted the ground and struck trees. An FAA inspector noted a series of propeller strikes approximately 1440 feet from the beginning of the runway.
August 15, 2010, Eastover, N.C., Beech C24R Sierra
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0950 Eastern time during takeoff from a turf runway. The private pilot and a passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane suffered substantial damage and caused serious injuries to its pilot and a passenger when it crashed during takeoff from a turf runway.
- The pilot reported that the aircraft's nose gear began to collapse during the takeoff roll, leading to the accident.
- The airplane briefly became airborne before impacting the ground and striking trees, with propeller strike marks noted approximately 1440 feet from the runway start.
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