# NTSB MIA06CA080: Aero Commander 100, N3602X, Englewood, FL, April 6, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 6, 2006, 08:45 local (12:45 UTC) - Place: Englewood, FL - Coordinates: 26.989721, -82.373054 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.9897&lon=-82.3731&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report October 3, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Tampa, Florida - NTSB case key (mKey): 63462 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA06CA080 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/63462/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA080 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in time to stop on the remaining runway, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, takeoff - aborted - aborted takeoff - delayed, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot stated that prior to takeoff engine run-up was normal. He further stated that the initial takeoff roll on runway 30 was normal as well; however, about 2/3 of the length of the runway, the airspeed indicated 60 mph, so he aborted the takeoff. He said he retarded the throttle control, and applied the brakes, but the 2,040-ft runway consists of sod and sand, and it was rough and wet, so the braking action did not "work well." He said the airplane impacted the top of a 5 ft-high berm, and descended into a 8 to 10 ft-deep ditch, incurring substantial damage. On June 2, 2006, a post accident examination of the airplane and its engine was performed by an FAA inspector, as well as an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. During the examination the engine was given a "test-run", and no preaccident anomalies were noted to exist. ## Factual narrative On April 6, 2006, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 100, N3602X, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, aborted the takeoff at Buchan Airport, Englewood, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and passenger were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that prior to takeoff, the engine run-up was normal. He further stated that the initial takeoff roll on runway 30 was normal as well, however, about 2/3 of the length of the runway, the airspeed indicated 60 mph, so he aborted the takeoff. He said he retarded the throttle control, and applied the brakes, but the 2,040-ft runway consists of sod and sand, and it was rough and wet, so the braking action did not "work well." He said the airplane impacted the top of a 5 ft-high berm, and descended into a 8 to 10 ft-deep ditch, incurring substantial damage On June 2, 2006, a post accident examination of the airplane and its engine was performed by an FAA inspector, as well as an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. During the examination the engine was given a "test-run", and no preaccident anomalies were noted to exist. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N3602X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3602X-2013-11-12), registration cancelled 2013-11-12, S/N 300, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Aero Commander 100 - Registry model: [Aero Commander 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100) (registry code 0140202) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 300 - Airframe hours: 3084 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Rodney F. Olson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 2006 - Departed: X36, Englewood, FL - Destination: LAL, Lakeland, FL - Airport: X36, Buchan Airport, runway 30, 2,040 × 120 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review August 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 272 total, 41 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 70° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 55 °F - Altimeter: 30.01 inHg - Observed at: PIE ## 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 20060406006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060406006009A), Apr 6, 2006: Slinds 100ACMDR, Englewood, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 6, 2006, at 0815 EST, an aero commander 100, N3602X, operating on a personal flight, aborted take off (due to low airspeed indication) and… 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. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.