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May 30, 1992 · A H Gettings Glassair SH2 Glassair S · N18KG
Marshall, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marshall, MO
Aircraft
A H Gettings Glassair SH2 Glassair S
Tail Number
N18KG
Operator
Albert H Gettings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92DCG02
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED HE HEARD A 'POP' DURING A TAKEOFF GROUND RUN AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HE CHECKED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND ELECTED TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER TAKEOFF. AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED AFTER POWER APPLICATION THE PILOT DISCOVERED HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL EVEN WITH FULL DEFLECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HEAVY RIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION. HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AGAIN. DURING THE SECOND ABORT THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK RUPTURED. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED IN AN ONGROUND FIRE. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL ATTACHMENT TUBE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-TAKEOFF FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED HE HEARD A 'POP' DURING A TAKEOFF GROUND RUN AND ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. HE CHECKED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND ELECTED TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER TAKEOFF. AS THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED AFTER POWER APPLICATION THE PILOT DISCOVERED HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL EVEN WITH FULL DEFLECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HEAVY RIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION. HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AGAIN. DURING THE SECOND ABORT THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK RUPTURED. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED IN AN ONGROUND FIRE. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL ATTACHMENT TUBE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMARSHALL (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftA H Gettings Glassair SH2 Glassair S
Tail NumberN18KG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAlbert H Gettings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90°
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO