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October 9, 2004 · Boeing Stearman B75-N1 · N49738

Jaffery, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2004
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Jaffery, NH
Aircraft
Boeing Stearman B75-N1
Tail Number
N49738
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA004

While climbing out after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 300 to 350 feet, the airplane started to descend. The pilot recognized this as windshear and prepared for a forced landing. In an effort to avoid trees and a residential area ahead, the pilot turned the airplane to the right, and performed a forced landing to a field. Upon touching down hard in the field, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot added that he observed the windsock prior to takeoff as indicating a northwest wind at 15 knots, and that the engine was developing full power during the flight. The winds recorded by an ASOS at the airport, about 30 minute prior to the accident were from 190 degrees, at 11 knots. The winds reported about 30 minutes after the accident were from 200 degrees, at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 9, 2004, at 1222 eastern daylight time, a Boeing B75-N1 Stearman, N49738, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after departing from the Silver Ranch Airport (AFN), Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The certificated airline transport pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the local sightseeing flight that was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he taxied to runway 16 and attempted to takeoff, but had trouble keeping the right wing down. He aborted the takeoff and decided from the position of the windsock that it would be the better to takeoff from runway 34. As the airplane neared the departure end of the runway, he observed another airplane approaching to land on runway 16, which subsequently initiated a go-around. The pilot then positioned the airplane onto the runway, and began his takeoff roll. At an altitude of approximately 300 to 350 feet, after passing the departure end of the runway, the airplane started to descend. The pilot recognized this as windshear and prepared for a forced landing. In an effort to avoid trees and a residential area ahead, the pilot turned the airplane to the right, and performed a forced landing to a field. Upon touching down hard in the field, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot added that he observed the windsock as indicating a northwest wind at 15 knots, and that the engine was developing full power during the flight. The pilot reported he had accumulated about 23,000 hours of total flight experience, of which about 1,000 hours were in make and model. The winds recorded by an ASOS at AFN, at 1152 were from 190 degrees, at 11 knots. The winds reported at 1252 were from 200 degrees, at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:22 EDT
Nearest AirportSilver Ranch Airport (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length2982 ft
Runway Width134 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing Stearman B75-N1
Tail NumberN49738
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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