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April 14, 1982 · Rand K.R.1 · N2263D
Plymouth, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, MI
Aircraft
Rand K.R.1
Tail Number
N2263D
Operator
Randall C Hebron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA121
ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE LEFT UPWIND WING LIFTED AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A PARKED BONANZA, N5587D, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH AN ASYMMETRICAL FUEL LOAD CONSISTING OF 6 TO 8 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK AND NONE IN THE LEFT TANK.
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ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE LEFT UPWIND WING LIFTED AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A PARKED BONANZA, N5587D, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH AN ASYMMETRICAL FUEL LOAD CONSISTING OF 6 TO 8 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK AND NONE IN THE LEFT TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportPLYMOUTH (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRand K.R.1
Tail NumberN2263D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandall C Hebron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsV.W. · 1600 · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg