MINR · CESSNA 210-5 · 2012-07-02 · West Glacier, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12CA284
Event ID
20120702X90026
Type
Accident
Date
2012-07-02
Location
West Glacier, MT, USA
Coordinates
48.479442, -113.959999
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
210-5
Registration
N8450Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff.