Summary
The pilot stated that during the take-off run with both engines at full power, the aircraft veered to the left. At 40 kts the aircraft did not respond to full right rudder, so the pilot aborted the take-off. The aircraft came to rest in an adjoining cultivated paddock with the nosewheel broken off and both propellers damaged.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199503363 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/10/1995 |
| Location | 35 km north-east of Narrabri Aerodrome |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 13/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 58 |
| Registration | VH-DMD |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Business |
| Damage | Substantial |