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July 18, 2008 · Rockwell S2R · N8466V
Carthage, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carthage, IL
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N8466V
Operator
Air Advantage
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA198
The pilot reported that he had departed from the private airstrip on two previous agricultural aerial application flights. During the next takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the left when it passed the center crown in the runway. He reported that the main wheel "caught" a deep rut at the runway edge. The airplane went off the runway and the left wing impacted a cornfield, which spun the airplane around. The landing gear, propeller, and empennage sustained substantial damage. The airport used by the pilot was a privately owned, paved airstrip used only by agricultural spray aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had departed from the private airstrip on two previous agricultural aerial application flights. During the next takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the left when it passed the center crown in the runway. He reported that the main wheel "caught" a deep rut at the runway edge. The airplane went off the runway and the left wing impacted a cornfield, which spun the airplane around. The landing gear, propeller, and empennage sustained substantial damage. The airport used by the pilot was a privately owned, paved airstrip used only by agricultural spray aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCarthage (Closed Airport) (0nm)
Runway27
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN8466V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Advantage
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0