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September 12, 2004 · Schroeder Wichawk · N227PS
New Hudson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Hudson, MI
Aircraft
Schroeder Wichawk
Tail Number
N227PS
Operator
Paul Schroeder
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA259
The amateur-built experimental airplane sustained substantial damage when it veered off the left side of runway. The pilot reported that the airplane drifted left during takeoff roll and hit a VASI light.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the VASI light.
Full Narrative
On September 12, 2004, at 1500 eastern daylight time, an amateur-built experimental Schroeder Wichawk, N227PS, sustained substantial damage when it veered off the left side of runway 7 (3,128 feet by 40 feet, asphalt) at the Oakland Southwest Airport (Y47), New Hudson, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was departing on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that the airplane drifted left during takeoff roll and it hit a VASI light.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOakland Southwest Airport (0nm)
Runway7
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchroeder Wichawk
Tail NumberN227PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul Schroeder
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0