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June 17, 2006 · Taylorcraft DC-65 · N50VS
Parma, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2006
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Parma, NY
Aircraft
Taylorcraft DC-65
Tail Number
N50VS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA148
The airplane collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The pilot stated that after a "normal" ground roll and initial climb, the airplane "started to lose airspeed and rate-of-climb," and that he was "unable to maintain altitude at full throttle." The pilot reported that he did not hear any unusual engine noises. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine were evident. According to weight and balance calculations, the airplane was approximately 66 pounds over the maximum allowable gross weight for the airplane, which was 1,250 pounds. The calculated density altitude at the time of the accident was 2,300 feet.
NTSB Probable Cause
An uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65 airplane collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The pilot stated that after a "normal" ground roll and initial climb, the airplane "started to lose airspeed and rate-of-climb," and that he was "unable to maintain altitude at full throttle." The pilot reported that he did not hear any unusual engine noises. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine were evident. According to weight and balance calculations, the airplane was approximately 66 pounds over the maximum allowable gross weight for the airplane, which was 1,250 pounds. The calculated density altitude at the time of the accident was 2,300 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRidge Road West Airport (1nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft DC-65
Tail NumberN50VS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC