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June 1, 1992 · Weatherly 201C · N1290W
Timber Lake, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Timber Lake, SD
Aircraft
Weatherly 201C
Tail Number
N1290W
Operator
West River Aerial
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92DTK02
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED HE LIFTED OFF IN GROUND EFFECT AND SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND IN A FIELD PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY. A POST IMPACT FIRE DESTROYED THE AIRPLANE. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED THE PROPELLER CONTROL SET TO MID RANGE. WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT STATED THE AIRPLANE SEEMED SLOW AND NOT AS LOUD AS PREVIOUS TAKEOFFS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE PROPELLER CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED HE LIFTED OFF IN GROUND EFFECT AND SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND IN A FIELD PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY. A POST IMPACT FIRE DESTROYED THE AIRPLANE. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED THE PROPELLER CONTROL SET TO MID RANGE. WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT STATED THE AIRPLANE SEEMED SLOW AND NOT AS LOUD AS PREVIOUS TAKEOFFS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 MDT
Nearest AirportTimber Lake Municipal (0nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length2880 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeatherly 201C
Tail NumberN1290W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWest River Aerial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO