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June 19, 2005 · Adkins Ridge Runner II · N825PB

Pocatello, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pocatello, ID
Aircraft
Adkins Ridge Runner II
Tail Number
N825PB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05CA119

The pilot reported that after applying full power for takeoff the airplane turned to the left. He reported that corrective actions were attempted; however the airplane "spun around" and the left main gear collapsed. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB (IIC), the pilot stated he had accumulate approximately 5 hours and fifty landings in tail wheel equipped aircraft, however he had not received a tail wheel endorsement (required by FAR 61.31[I]). The pilot noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 2005, about 0730 mountain daylight time, an experimental category, tail wheel equipped, Adkins Ridge Runner II, N825PB, sustained substantial damage during the takeoff roll at the Pocatello Regional Airport, Pocatello, Idaho. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area flight under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The solo commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight. In a written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), dated June 21, the pilot reported that after applying full power for takeoff the airplane turned to the left. He reported that corrective actions were attempted; however the airplane "spun around" and the left main gear collapsed. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB (IIC) on June 28, the pilot stated he had accumulate approximately 5 hours and fifty landings in tail wheel equipped aircraft, however he had not received a tail wheel endorsement (required by FAR 61.31[I]). The pilot noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest AirportPocatello Regional (0nm)
Runway21
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAdkins Ridge Runner II
Tail NumberN825PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

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

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