Oct 4, 1997
Accident
Substantial TRENTON, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot by failing to know the available runway remaining for an abort maneuver, faulty reading on the tachometer, and trees near the end of the runway.
NTSB MIA98LA004