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July 31, 1996 · Rockwell S-2D · N1768S

Bancroft, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bancroft, WI
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2D
Tail Number
N1768S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA263

The pilot landed on runway 18 with a tailwind from 340 degrees at 6 gusting 11 knots. He reported that the airplane veered to the right and existed the runway. The pilot tried to correct the airplane, but was not successful. The airplane then encountered a soft sandy shoulder and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, encounter with soft/sandy terrain, and a subsequent noseover. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the resultant tailwind.

Full Narrative

On July 30, 1996, at 1945 central daylight time (cdt), a Rockwell S-2D, N1768S, registered to Farmer's Flying Service, Inc., of Bancroft, Wisconsin, was substantially damaged following a loss of control and nose over during the landing roll on a private airstrip in Bancroft, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot reported minor injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Bancroft, Wisconsin, exact time unknown. According to the pilot's written statement, while landing on runway 18, with a tailwind, the pilot could not keep the tail wheel down on the ground as the airplane veered to the right side of the runway. The pilot said he tried to turn left but the airplane exited the right side of the runway about mid-field and encountered a soft sandy shoulder. The airplane then nosed over. At fifty five minutes before the accident, Central Wisconsin Airport reported winds from 340 degrees at 6 knots with gusts to 11 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width10 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2D
Tail NumberN1768S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 1340
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data