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October 1, 2008 · North American AT-6 · N39313

Arlington, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
North American AT-6
Tail Number
N39313
Operator
Peter Jonathan Houghton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA215

The purpose of the flight was to re-familiarize the front seat pilot, who was a prospective buyer, with the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The owner of the airplane, who was also a rated pilot, occupied the rear seat. During the landing roll on runway 16, the front seat pilot noted that the airplane started to veer to the right. The rear seat pilot took control of the airplane and added power attempting to go-around. The airplane exited the runway as it continued to veer to the right and became airborne after striking a knoll adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane landed hard and impacted the concrete windsock segmented circle. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage and wings were structurally damaged. The rear seat pilot reported no anomalies with the flight control system or engine. Recorded weather data revealed that 12 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 330-degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.

Full Narrative

The purpose of the flight was to re-familiarize the front seat pilot, who was a perspective buyer, with the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The owner of the airplane, who was also a rated pilot, occupied the rear seat. During the landing roll on runway 16, the front seat pilot noted that the airplane started to veer to the right. The rear seat pilot took control of the airplane and added power attempting to go-around. The airplane exited the runway as it continued to veer to the right and became airborne after striking a knoll adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane landed hard and impacted the concrete windsock segmented circle. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage and wings were structurally damaged. The rear seat pilot reported no anomalies with the flight control system or engine. Recorded weather data revealed that 12 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 330-degrees at 5 knots. As of October 27, 2008, no Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) was received from either pilot. However, both pilots submitted written statement to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 PDT
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5332 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6
Tail NumberN39313
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter Jonathan Houghton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 550
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 66 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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