Date & Time:
Oct 17, 1990 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 414 Chancellor
Operator:
Alan Merrell Jr.
Registration:
N26853
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jackson Hole - Las Vegas
MSN:
414A-0316
YOM:
1979
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1095
Circumstances:
The pilot initiated a takeoff with snow and ice on the aircraft. During takeoff roll the aircraft became airborne, settled back onto the runway and the pilot attempted to abort the takeoff. The aircraft departed the end of the runway, impacted navigation antennas and rough terrain. All four occupants escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the aircraft, his failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft before takeoff, and his delay in attempting to abort the takeoff.
Final Report:
N26853.pdf87.19 KB
