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February 19, 2008 · Aviat A-1B · N47EA
Winder, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winder, GA
Aircraft
Aviat A-1B
Tail Number
N47EA
Operator
Brad Mercer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA108
According to the pilot of an Avitat A-1B, while departing from runway 23, "a gust of wind caused a ground loop type maneuver." He applied additional engine power in an attempt to straighten out the airplane, but "the wind overpowered me and I rolled off into the woods." He also stated that the landing gear was bent due to the inadvertent side load; causing the wing and propeller to strike the ground. The tail section and fuselage were bent as the airplane preceded tail first into the trees. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident. The reported wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 290 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 24 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of an Avitat A-1B, while departing from runway 23, "a gust of wind caused a ground loop type maneuver." He applied additional engine power in an attempt to straighten out the airplane, but "the wind overpowered me and I rolled off into the woods." He also stated that the landing gear was bent due to the inadvertent side load; causing the wing and propeller to strike the ground. The tail section and fuselage were bent as the airplane preceded tail first into the trees. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident. The reported wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 290 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 24 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportWinder-Barrow Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length3610 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A-1B
Tail NumberN47EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrad Mercer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 14 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 27 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time22:01
Weather SourceWFAC