# NTSB GAA19CA450: Rockwell 112A, N1330J, Cove, OR, July 19, 2019 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 19, 2019, 13:30 local (20:30 UTC) - Place: Cove, OR - Coordinates: 45.354167, -117.633331 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.3542&lon=-117.6333&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 2, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 99921 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA19CA450 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/99921/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99921 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA450 ## Probable cause The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Action: delayed action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 894 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md) - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: pole](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022010): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022010/cases.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 142 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022010/cases.md) - [Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface: soft surface](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020/cases.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 264 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md) - [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) (defining event); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Rockwell International 112A, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=7630302), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a 2,000-ft-long grass runway, "the airspeed indication was not showing a comfortable amount of increase." He aborted the takeoff and applied brakes, but the airplane overran the runway. The left wing impacted a pole, and the airplane came to rest in brush near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that, during takeoff on a 2,000 ft grass runway, "the airspeed indication was not showing a comfortable amount of increase." He aborted the takeoff, applied brakes, but the airplane overran the runway. The left wing impacted a pole and the airplane came to rest in the brush near the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable at 3 to 5 knots. The airplane was departing to the north. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1330J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1330J-2021-03-13), registration cancelled 2021-03-13, S/N 330, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ROCKWELL 112A - Registry model: [Rockwell International 112A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-112a) (registry code 7630302) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 330 - Year built: 1975 - Airframe hours: 1600 - Engines: Lycoming IO-540-G1B5 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, May 24, 2018 - Departed: 80T, Quincy, WA - Destination: 7OR0, Cove, OR - Airport: 7OR0, Minam Lodge, runway N, 2,000 × 40 ft, grass/turf - Equipment: Stall warning system, Electronic flight bag or handheld device ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 49; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review March 15, 2019; seat: left; flight hours: 6,750 total, 48.7 in this make and model, 6,600 as pilot in command, 44 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days, 1.8 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: KLGD, 16 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20190719012119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190719012119A), Jul 19, 2019: Rockwell International 112A, Cove, OR, Substantial damage. On Friday July 19th at 1330 PST the pilot attempted to takeoff from the Minam River Lodge airstrip. Approximately 1200 feet down the runway the pilot elected… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 19, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99921. 802 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 592 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40475914&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 211 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40475915&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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