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January 28, 1990 · Globe Swift GCIB · N78156
Pittstown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pittstown, NJ
Aircraft
Globe Swift GCIB
Tail Number
N78156
Operator
Duane W Jewell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA059
THE AIRPLANE WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 25 IN A LEFT CROSSWIND WHEN IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT WET SOD. THE TAKEOFF ROLL CONTINUED AND SHORTLY AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLIDED WITH A KNOLL THAT WAS OBSCURED BY TALL GRASS AT A DISTANCE. THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY BENT UNDER AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON THE MOUND OF DIRT. THE WIND WAS FROM 200 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS WITH PEAK GUST TO 15 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND, HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION IN HIGH VEGETATION, AND LOW TIME IN MODEL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 25 IN A LEFT CROSSWIND WHEN IT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT WET SOD. THE TAKEOFF ROLL CONTINUED AND SHORTLY AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLIDED WITH A KNOLL THAT WAS OBSCURED BY TALL GRASS AT A DISTANCE. THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY BENT UNDER AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON THE MOUND OF DIRT. THE WIND WAS FROM 200 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS WITH PEAK GUST TO 15 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportSKYMANOR (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length2439 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlobe Swift GCIB
Tail NumberN78156
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDuane W Jewell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-125-2 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10000 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourcePILO