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February 25, 2009 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C · N75WY
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C
Tail Number
N75WY
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA179
The private pilot was cleared by tower to take runway 17 for takeoff, " when a gust of wind picked up the left wing" and rotated the aircraft approximately 45 degrees to the right. The right wing made contact with the runway. The aircraft came to rest in an upright position with the nose on the runway. Substantial damage was confined to the firewall and damage to the right main landing gear, and propeller. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Weather reportedd at the departure airport 10 minutes after the accident indicated winds from 160 degrees at 21 knots with gusts to 30 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was cleared by tower to take runway 17 for takeoff when a gust of wind picked up the left wing and rotated the aircraft approximately 45 degrees to the right. The right wing made contact with the runway and the propeller contacted the runway. The aircraft came to rest in an upright position with the nose on the runway. Substantial damage was confirmed to the firewall and damage to the right main landing gear, propeller and minor damage to the right wing tip. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Weather reportedd at the departure airport 10 minutes after the accident indicated winds from 160 degrees at 21 knots with gusts to 30 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:31 MST
Nearest AirportCentenial Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C
Tail NumberN75WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 21 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 46
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time22:42
Weather SourceWFAC