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August 14, 2004 · Globe Swift GC-1B · N78176

Wolfeboro, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wolfeboro, NH
Aircraft
Globe Swift GC-1B
Tail Number
N78176
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA193

Runway 32 was 3,000 feet long, 100 feet wide, and consisted of up-sloping turf with an approximate 5-degree gradient. The pilot stated that he usually departed on runway 14, but the winds were gusty, and favoring runway 32. During the takeoff roll, the airplane became airborne with approximately one-third of the runway remaining, and accelerated in ground effect. However, windshear caused the airplane to sink. With less than 1,000 feet of runway remaining, and large trees at the end, the pilot elected not to abort the takeoff. He banked right to avoid the large trees, but the airplane stuck smaller trees and came to rest in a field. The reported wind near the accident site was from the northwest at 4 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. The windshear was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 2004, about 1710 eastern daylight time, a Globe Swift GC-1B, N78176, was substantially damaged during a collision with trees, while departing from Mountain View Field (NH31), Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The certificated airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that runway 32 was 3,000 feet long, 100 feet wide, and consisted of up-sloping turf. He usually departed on runway 14, but the winds were gusty, and favoring runway 32. During the takeoff roll, the pilot used an adjacent house as a "go/no-go" point. The airplane became airborne with approximately one-third of the runway remaining, and accelerated in ground effect. However, windshear caused the airplane to sink. With less than 1,000 feet of runway remaining, and large trees at the end, the pilot elected not to abort the takeoff. He banked right to avoid the large trees, but the airplane stuck smaller trees and came to rest in a field. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The reported wind, about 10 miles west of the accident site, at 1715, was from 320 degrees at 4 knots. The reported wind, about 20 miles southeast of the accident site, at 1715, was from 310 degrees at 4 knots. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector noted that the runway had an up-sloping gradient of approximately 5 degrees. In addition, the airplane was equipped with a 125-horsepower engine and a cruise propeller. There were no applicable performance charts for the 1946 aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EDT
Nearest AirportMountain View Field (1nm NNW)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGlobe Swift GC-1B
Tail NumberN78176
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-125 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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