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July 2, 2000 · Waco UPF-7 · N32133

Bally, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2000
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Bally, PA
Aircraft
Waco UPF-7
Tail Number
N32133
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA180

The airplane was departing on a 2,420-foot long, 85-foot wide, asphalt and turf runway. As the airplane was rolling on the asphalt portion of the runway, the pilot observed a moving golf cart ahead and to the right of the airplane. The pilot perceived that the airplane was on a collision course with the golf cart and veered to the left, onto the turf portion of the runway. The pilot then aborted the takeoff and the airplane continued to travel to the left side of the turf runway. The terrain on the left side of the turf runway sloped downward about 6 feet. The airplane continued down the slope, nosed over, and came to rest inverted against a tree.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2000, about 1711 Eastern Daylight Time, a Waco UPF-7, N32133, was substantially damaged during the initial climb from the Butter Valley Golf Port, Bally, Pennsylvania. The certificated commercial pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he was departing on Runway 34, a 2,420-foot long, 85 foot wide, asphalt and turf runway. As the airplane was rolling on the asphalt portion of the runway, he observed a moving golf cart ahead and to the right of the airplane. The pilot perceived that the airplane was on a collision course with the golf cart and veered to the left, onto the turf portion of the runway. The pilot then aborted the takeoff and the airplane continued to travel to the left side of the turf runway. The terrain on the left side of the turf runway sloped downward about 6 feet. The airplane continued down the slope, nosed over, and came to rest inverted against a tree. In a telephone interview, the pilot stated that there was a golf course located around the perimeter of the airport. As the airplane was rolling down the runway, he saw a golf cart on a collision course and lost control after the evasive action to avoid the golf cart. The winds reported by a nearby airport, at 1651, were from 220 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:11 EDT
Nearest AirportButter Valley Golf Port (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length2420 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco UPF-7
Tail NumberN32133
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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