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May 26, 2007 · Lidgard 4-1200 · N613KF
Spartanburg, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Aircraft
Lidgard 4-1200
Tail Number
N613KF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA136
The pilot stated that during takeoff, approximately 500 feet down the runway surface, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right. Although the pilot attempted to stop the airplane, it continued 250 feet until impacting a fence. The pilot stated that the majority of his time was in tricycle gear airplanes and he had about 3 hours in the accident airplane. He said that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot lost directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make/model.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during takeoff, approximately 500 feet down the runway surface, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right. Although the pilot attempted to stop the airplane, it continued 250 feet until impacting a fence. The pilot stated that the majority of his time was in tricycle gear airplanes and he had about 3 hours in the accident airplane. He said that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSpartanburg Downtown Memorial (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5202 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLidgard 4-1200
Tail NumberN613KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EA-81 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:53