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April 15, 2009 · Aviat A-1B · N84DT
Great Bend, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Great Bend, KS
Aircraft
Aviat A-1B
Tail Number
N84DT
Operator
Kenneth C Noonan
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA251
To avoid taking off from a wet field, the pilot said he elected to takeoff to the southwest on Kansas Highway 156 at its intersection with U.S. Highway 56. Just as the wheels lifted off, a "strong wind gust raised the left wing." This turned (groundlooped) the airplane to the right (west) and it struck a dirt embankment and a chain link fence. Both wings and the forward portion of the fuseage were buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
To avoid taking off from a wet field, the pilot said that he elected to take off to the southwest on Kansas Highway 156 at its intersection with U.S. Highway 56. Just as the wheels lifted off, a "strong wind gust raised the left wing." This turned (groundlooped) the airplane to the right (west) and it struck a dirt embankment and a chain link fence. Both wings and the forward portion of the fuseage were buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:41 CDT
Nearest Airport1nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A-1B
Tail NumberN84DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth C Noonan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 27 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC