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June 30, 2004 · William K Crawford Tango 2 · N56KC

Williston, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Williston, FL
Aircraft
William K Crawford Tango 2
Tail Number
N56KC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04CA104

The pilot stated that he had just performed 2 high speed taxi runs; the first was to 40 knots and the second was up to 60 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). He planned on performing one more taxi run and when the airspeed was at 60 knots, he checked the engine rpm, then noted the airspeed was between 60-70 knots. The airplane then began drifting to the left and he reduced throttle and applied right rudder input. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and he added power and rotated the airplane to a nose high attitude. The airplane became airborne but was, "...wallowing in the air." The airplane descended, and contacted the ground in what he thought was a wing low attitude. He reduced power, and the airplane then nosed over. He exited the airplane with assistance from bystanders. He reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, becoming airborne, and nosing over.

Full Narrative

On June 30, 2004, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Tango 2, N56KC, registered to a private individual, experienced a loss of control during a high speed taxi test, became airborne, and descended on airport property near the runway at the Williston Municipal Airport, Williston, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the high speed taxi test. The airplane was substantially damaged and the airline-transport rated pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The high speed taxi tests started approximately 15 minutes earlier. The pilot stated that he had just performed two high speed taxi runs; the first was to 40 knots and the second was up to 60 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). He planned on performing one more taxi run and when the airspeed was at 60 knots, he checked the engine rpm, then noted the airspeed was between 60-70 knots. The airplane then began drifting to the left and he reduced throttle and applied right rudder input. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and he added power and rotated the airplane to a nose-high attitude. The airplane became airborne but was, "...wallowing in the air." The airplane descended, and contacted the ground in what he thought was a wing low attitude. He reduced power, and the airplane then nosed over. He exited the airplane with assistance from bystanders. He reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliston Municipal (0nm)
Runway23
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftWilliam K Crawford Tango 2
Tail NumberN56KC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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