AAIB investigation to Cessna 210D Centurion, G-OWAN

Runway excursion during takeoff, Tosside Airstrip, Lancashire, 5 September 2015.

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot had delayed his intended departure for approximately eight hours, following overnight rain, to allow the sun to dry the grass runway surface. 皇冠体育app runway was then walked to assess its condition. 皇冠体育app takeoff was downhill, commencing at the beginning of the strip orientated in a 170掳 direction. A tailwind of approximately 5 kt was reported. 皇冠体育app initial part of the takeoff run appeared normal to the pilot, but as the aircraft became light, it veered left and, despite full right rudder and brake, it left the runway onto the adjacent field. It then began to decelerate and, even with full power, the nosewheel contacted the ground. 皇冠体育app pilot closed the throttle and mixture, but despite full back pressure on the control column, the aircraft came to a rapid stop and became inverted. 皇冠体育app pilot turned off the ignition, fuel and electrical power, released his harness and vacated the aircraft by the left door.

皇冠体育app pilot considered that a small patch of soft earth had caused the initial swing and, as the aircraft was nearly airborne, the brake had little effect.

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Published 10 March 2016