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May 16, 1993 · Grove GR-2 · N84GR
Buckley, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Buckley, WA
Aircraft
Grove GR-2
Tail Number
N84GR
Operator
Hill Roy a C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA93LA108
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT INTO HIGH GRASS OUTSIDE OF THE MOWED AREA OF THE TURF RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO PREMATURELY LIFTOFF DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE HIGH VEGETATION BESIDE THE RUNWAY WERE FACTORS.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT INTO HIGH GRASS OUTSIDE OF THE MOWED AREA OF THE TURF RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO PREMATURELY LIFTOFF DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT'S RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:39 PDT
Nearest AirportFlying H Ranch (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrove GR-2
Tail NumberN84GR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHill Roy a C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-B1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC