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September 22, 1987 · De Havilland Dragonfly DH-90 Dragonfly · N190DH
Sellersburg, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Sellersburg, IN
Aircraft
De Havilland Dragonfly DH-90 Dragonfly
Tail Number
N190DH
Operator
Michael R Simmons
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87DEX09
AIRCRAFT BEGAN LEFT DRIFT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. PILOT CORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER, AND AIRCRAFT VEERED SHARPLY RIGHT. AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND TO APPLICATION OF LEFT RUDDER OR INCREASED THRUST FROM RIGHT ENGINE; DEPARTED RUNWAY AND CRASHED INTO DRAINAGE DITCH. PILOT NEVER ATTEMPTED TO ABORT TAKEOFF. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT WHEEL BEARING INNER AND OUTER BUSHINGS HAD BEEN INTERCHANGED ALLOWING THE BRAKE/BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY TO BIND ON THE WHEEL/DRUM ASSEMBLY. THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD BEEN REPACKED ON THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION, 20 OPERATING HOURS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.
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AIRCRAFT BEGAN LEFT DRIFT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. PILOT CORRECTED WITH RIGHT RUDDER, AND AIRCRAFT VEERED SHARPLY RIGHT. AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND TO APPLICATION OF LEFT RUDDER OR INCREASED THRUST FROM RIGHT ENGINE; DEPARTED RUNWAY AND CRASHED INTO DRAINAGE DITCH. PILOT NEVER ATTEMPTED TO ABORT TAKEOFF. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT WHEEL BEARING INNER AND OUTER BUSHINGS HAD BEEN INTERCHANGED ALLOWING THE BRAKE/BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY TO BIND ON THE WHEEL/DRUM ASSEMBLY. THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD BEEN REPACKED ON THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION, 20 OPERATING HOURS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 EDT
Nearest AirportClark Co. (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland Dragonfly DH-90 Dragonfly
Tail NumberN190DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael R Simmons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsDe Havilland · 10 MK.1-3 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:04
Weather SourceWFAC