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Raytheon Beech Bonanza A36, N4VQ

Date of occurrence: 30 October 2006

Summary:
The aircraft became airborne too early in the takeoff roll and, at a height of about 15 to 20 ft, it began to roll to the left, reaching an angle of about 45°. The pilot shut down the power, levelled the wings and deployed full flap. He subsequently landed the aircraft with the wings almost level in a field beyond the runway, before the aircraft came to an abrupt halt against a dyke. All four occupants disembarked safely although the pilot sustained a minor injury.

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Report name:
Raytheon Beech Bonanza A36, N4VQ
Registration:
N4VQ
Type:
Raytheon Beech Bonanza A36
Location:
Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire
Date of occurrence:
30 October 2006
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft became airborne too early in the takeoff roll and, at a height of about 15 to 20 ft, it began to roll to the left, reaching an angle of about 45°. The pilot shut down the power, levelled the wings and deployed full flap. He subsequently landed the aircraft with the wings almost level in a field beyond the runway, before the aircraft came to an abrupt halt against a dyke. All four occupants disembarked safely although the pilot sustained a minor injury.
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