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June 2, 2000 · Culver LFA · N34783

Moab, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moab, UT
Aircraft
Culver LFA
Tail Number
N34783
Operator
A Pair of Jacks
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA100

The pilot was taking off on runway 21. As he raised the tail for lift off (about 50 mph), the airplane 'abruptly swerved to left (90 degrees), [departed] the runway, crossed a dirt border about 6 feet wide, flipped on its back, and slid down to the bottom of a drainage ditch between the runway and the adjacent taxiway.' The pilot said the airplane was equipped with Goodyear 'expanded tube' brakes, known to lock up if overheated (brakes were used for landing and for taxi to takeoff). An airport mechanic attempted to turn the left main wheel by hand shortly after the accident, and found the wheel to be binding. The right wheel turned freely. Later, he tried again and the wheel turned freely.

NTSB Probable Cause

Overheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.

Full Narrative

On June 2, 2000, at 1305 mountain daylight time, a Culver LFA, N34783, registered to A Pair of Jacks, Inc., was destroyed when it collided with terrain during takeoff at Canyonlands Field, Moab, Utah. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant aboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a telephone interview and in the accident report, the pilot said he had stopped at Moab for fuel, and was taking off on runway 21, en route to Canon City, Colorado. As he raised the tail for lift off (about 50 mph), the airplane "abruptly swerved to left (90 degrees), [departed] the runway, crossed a dirt border about 6 feet wide, flipped on its back, and slid down to the bottom of a drainage ditch between the runway and the adjacent taxiway." The pilot said his airplane was equipped with Goodyear "expanded tube" brakes, known to lock up if they overheat (the pilot had used the brakes during landing and for taxi to takeoff). The airport mechanic attempted to turn the left main wheel by hand shortly after the accident, and found the wheel to be binding. The right wheel turned freely. Later, he tried again and the wheel turned freely.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCulver LFA
Tail NumberN34783
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA Pair of Jacks
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind210° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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