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BE36 pilot reported rejecting the takeoff after rotation when the stall horn comes and the tail feels heavy. The pilot is unable to stop the aircraft before the end of the 3;100 foot runway; but is able to stop with minimal damage.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1399649 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201610 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Bonanza 36 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Route In Use | Vectors |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Single Pilot Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Private Flight Crew Instrument |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15 Flight Crew Total 645 Flight Crew Type 53 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Ground Excursion Runway |
Narrative:
I took on a limited amount of fuel so that I would have enough fuel to reach [my destination] and IFR reserves. I had a concern about weight and aircraft performance with the space available.I had conducted a weight and balance and takeoff performance for the runway based on the conditions prior to going to the airport that day. I was well below gross weight and had conducted the performance estimation based on gross weight.I conducted a preflight while my wife; and two children waited inside the FBO. I took two samples of fuel because the plane had been sitting outside in the rain. There was no indication of water in the fuel. The conditions at departure were damp from the recent light rain; and approximately 3;000 foot ceilings. We loaded the plane; conducted a run up and then obtained the clearance. I had trouble locating a VOR on the cleared route and therefore this took longer than expected.on takeoff; I taxied onto the active at the displaced threshold and reached full power before releasing the brakes. We rotated just before the half way point; which is marked with a large '1/2' sign. At that time the stall horn came on even though I was at normal rotation speed. Further the plane felt tail heavy and therefore; I remember deciding to abort. I remember pulling the throttle; calling abort and attempting to brake. I was surprised that the plane did not seem to slow down. I distinctly remember not being concerned as the plane missed the second to last exit while slowing down as I felt I would simply turn at the end. However; that feeling quickly changed and I became very concerned as we were running off the end into the gully. I decided to try and turn the plane. It turned perpendicular to the fence. It ultimately stopped 90 degrees from the runway heading with the only contact being a tip tank scrapping the paint off on the airport fence. I shut off the power and fuel and everyone exited the aircraft.all four were okay without injury and I appeared to be the only one that was shaken up. It took several minutes for anyone to arrive. The highway patrol were the first to arrive; followed by the fire truck and the airport representative.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: BE36 pilot reported rejecting the takeoff after rotation when the stall horn comes and the tail feels heavy. The pilot is unable to stop the aircraft before the end of the 3;100 foot runway; but is able to stop with minimal damage.
Narrative: I took on a limited amount of fuel so that I would have enough fuel to reach [my destination] and IFR reserves. I had a concern about weight and aircraft performance with the space available.I had conducted a weight and balance and takeoff performance for the runway based on the conditions prior to going to the airport that day. I was well below gross weight and had conducted the performance estimation based on gross weight.I conducted a preflight while my wife; and two children waited inside the FBO. I took two samples of fuel because the plane had been sitting outside in the rain. There was no indication of water in the fuel. The conditions at departure were damp from the recent light rain; and approximately 3;000 foot ceilings. We loaded the plane; conducted a run up and then obtained the clearance. I had trouble locating a VOR on the cleared route and therefore this took longer than expected.On takeoff; I taxied onto the active at the displaced threshold and reached full power before releasing the brakes. We rotated just before the half way point; which is marked with a large '1/2' sign. At that time the stall horn came on even though I was at normal rotation speed. Further the plane felt tail heavy and therefore; I remember deciding to abort. I remember pulling the throttle; calling abort and attempting to brake. I was surprised that the plane did not seem to slow down. I distinctly remember not being concerned as the plane missed the second to last exit while slowing down as I felt I would simply turn at the end. However; that feeling quickly changed and I became very concerned as we were running off the end into the gully. I decided to try and turn the plane. It turned perpendicular to the fence. It ultimately stopped 90 degrees from the runway heading with the only contact being a tip tank scrapping the paint off on the airport fence. I shut off the power and fuel and everyone exited the aircraft.All four were okay without injury and I appeared to be the only one that was shaken up. It took several minutes for anyone to arrive. The Highway Patrol were the first to arrive; followed by the fire truck and the airport representative.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.