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October 27, 2005 · Piper PA-12 · CF-JVT
Brainerd, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
CF-JVT
Operator
Thomas Edward Goodwater
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA019
The airplane ground looped during the takeoff roll. The pilot reported that after he applied engine power for the takeoff run, the airplane "started to the left, I overcorrected to the right, and then overcorrected to the left." The pilot stated that he attempted to abort the takeoff, but the airplane "ground looped to the left" before he could regain directional control. The pilot said that he "did not make sure [his] heels were on the floor and off the heel brakes, prior to takeoff."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent brake application during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
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This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberCF-JVT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Edward Goodwater
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility1.8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC