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February 5, 2009 · Seher Bearhawk · N846BH
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Seher Bearhawk
Tail Number
N846BH
Operator
Jacob Scott Seher
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA109
The pilot was taking off with a right crosswind. As the tailwheel lifted off the asphalt runway, the airplane started veering to the left. He added right rudder and aileron in an attempt to correct back to the runway heading. As he was advancing the power through mid-range, the airplane continued veering to the left. He added full power, and tried to lift off before departing the runway surface. As the airplane exited the runway, the pilot reduced the power to idle. The airplane was slowing to a stop off the end of the runway when it encountered a small dip in the terrain and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and rudder. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airframe, flight controls, or engine. The pilot noted that shortly after the accident the winds picked up to 20 knots, and opined that he possibly encountered a strong gust.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off with a right crosswind. As the tail wheel lifted off the runway, the airplane started veering to the left. He added right rudder and aileron in an attempt to correct back to the runway heading. As he was advancing the power through the mid-range, the airplane continued veering to the left. He added full power, and tried to lift off before departing the runway surface. As the airplane exited the runway, the pilot reduced the power to idle. The airplane was slowing to a stop when it encountered a small dip in the terrain and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and rudder. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airframe, flight controls, or engine. The pilot noted that shortly after the accident the winds picked up to 20 knots, and opined that he possible encountered a strong gust.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PST
Nearest AirportReno Stead (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length7608 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSeher Bearhawk
Tail NumberN846BH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJacob Scott Seher
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-EXP · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC