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September 26, 2006 · Boeing A75N1 · N985BC
Garrettsville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Garrettsville, OH
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N985BC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA272
The tailwheel airplane swerved to the left during the initial takeoff roll, impacting a bush and tree before coming to rest. The pilot reported that he was departing from a private grass airstrip at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane "deviated to the left for unknown reasons." The pilot reported that "rudder inputs were unable to bring the aircraft back onto the grass runway before the left wingtip clipped a bush." The pilot stated that the airplane "continued further left, and the left wings struck a tree." The winds were reported to be calm at the time of the accident. The tailwheel assembly, brake system, and flight controls were examined and no pre-impact anomalies were found.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.
Full Narrative
The tailwheel airplane swerved to the left during initial takeoff roll, impacting a bush and tree before coming to rest. The pilot reported that he was departing from a private grass airstrip at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane "deviated to the left for unknown reasons." The pilot reported that "rudder inputs were unable to bring the aircraft back onto the grass runway before the left wingtip clipped a bush." The pilot stated that the airplane "continued further left, and the left wings struck a tree." The winds were reported to be calm at the time of the accident. The tailwheel assembly, brake system, and flight controls were examined and no pre-impact anomalies were found.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN985BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985-N · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC