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N51MW accident description

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Crash location 43.912222°N, 114.796111°W
Nearest city Smiley Creek, ID
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Tail number N51MW
Accident date 26 Jun 2010
Aircraft type Cornett Steven M Glastar
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he had been landing and departing from the grass strip numerous times earlier in the day. For the accident flight, he was attempting to perform a midfield takeoff. During the departure roll, the airplane momentarily became airborne and then settled back into the wet grass and slowed. He opted to immediately abort the takeoff by retarding the throttle control and applying brakes. The airplane slid off the end of the grass strip and collided with a ditch, incurring damage to the right wing and tail. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the end of the grass strip and colliding with a ditch.

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