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August 14, 2007 · Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-5 · N801TS
Nantucket, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nantucket, MA
Aircraft
Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-5
Tail Number
N801TS
Operator
Thomas Carl Schneider
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA114
According to the pilot, "with a crosswind at 10+ knots, I attempted a take-off on runway 15. After the tail wheel had lifted but before take-off, a [wind] gust suddenly drove the aircraft towards the right edge of the runway. Rather then incur a ground loop for the amount of correction necessary, I decelerated straight ahead. Where upon I hit what I later found out was a large runway sign off the side of the runway in the grassy area." The pilot further stated that, "I should have requested runway 6, which was almost aligned with the wind." Additionally, the pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and left main strut.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, "with a crosswind at 10+ knots, I attempted a take-off on runway 15. After the tail wheel had lifted but before take-off, a [wind] gust suddenly drove the aircraft towards the right edge of the runway. Rather then incur a ground loop for the amount of correction necessary, I decelerated straight ahead. Where upon I hit what I later found out was a large runway sign off the side of the runway in the grassy area." The pilot further stated that, "I should have requested runway 6, which was almost aligned with the wind." Additionally, the pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and left main strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportNantucket Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco Classic Aircraft YMF-5
Tail NumberN801TS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Carl Schneider
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755-B2M · Reciprocating · 275
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC