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September 1, 2007 · Boeing 1942 · N65PG

Edmond, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Edmond, OK
Aircraft
Boeing 1942
Tail Number
N65PG
Operator
Peter Gill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA192

The pilot lost directional control of the tail-wheel equipped biplane while attempting to takeoff from a 3,000-foot long, by 100-foot wide grass airstrip. The 2,500-hour private pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from Runway 35, the vintage airplane began to drift to the left side of the airstrip. The pilot added that he attempted to maintain directional control by applying full right rudder and aileron; however, the airplane continued to veer to the left and exited the left side of the runway into soft terrain. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was able to egress the airplane with the assistance of a friend. The 79-year old pilot reported having accumulated approximately 1,000-hours in the same make and model airplane. Weather at the airport 7 minutes prior to the mishap was reported as winds from 085 degrees at 2 to 5 knots, visibility 10 miles with skies clear, temperature 29 degrees Celsius, dew point 15 degrees Celsius, and altimeter 30.10 inches of Mercury.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resuting in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot lost directional control of the tail-wheel equipped biplane during takeoff from a 3,000-foot long, by 100-foot wide grass airstrip. The 2,500-hour private pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from Runway 35, the vintage airplane began to drift to the left side of the airstrip. The pilot added that he attempted to maintain directional control the airplane by applying full right rudder and aileron; however, the airplane continued to veer to the left and exiting the left side of the runway into soft terrain. The airplane nosed-over and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was able to egress the airplane with the assistance of a friend. The 79-year old pilot reported having accumulated approximately 1,000-hours in the same make and model airplane. Weather at the airport 7 minutes prior to the mishap was reported as winds from 085 degrees at 2 to 5 knots, visibility 10 miles with skies clear, temperature 29 degrees Celsius, dew point 15 degrees Celsius, and altimeter 30.10 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 1942
Tail NumberN65PG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter Gill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind85° @ 2 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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