NONE · Bellanca 7GCBC · 2002-08-25 · Melstone, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02LA165
Event ID
20020904X01521
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-25
Location
Melstone, MT, USA
Coordinates
46.596668, -107.868331
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
7GCBC
Registration
N36596
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff once it had become apparent that it was questionable whether the aircraft would clear an obstacle at the departure end of the takeoff area. Factors include the pilot's failure to perform pre-takeoff performance calculations, a high density altitude, and a ditch berm at the end of the area the pilot was using for the attempted takeoff.