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August 30, 2009 · Warner Lewis Steen · N3278K
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Warner Lewis Steen
Tail Number
N3278K
Operator
Skybats
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA553
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, approximately 35 mph, the airplane veered hard to the left. He tried to regain directional control by applying full right brake and aileron and reducing power but to no avail. The airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right wing struck PAPI (precision approach path indicator) lights and the airplane came to a halt. The airplane was substantially damaged during th impact. Postaccident examination revealed an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel, causing the wheel to seize and the tire to roll off its rim. Sideloads caused the right main landing gear to fail.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel that caused the wheel to seize.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that during the takeoff roll on runway 29R, at approximately 35 mph, the airplane veered hard to the left. He tried to regain control by applying full right brake and aileron and reducing power but to no avail. The airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right wing struck PAPI (precision approach path indicator) lights and the airplane came to a halt southeast of taxiway A2. Post-accident examination by a mechanic and an FAA airworthiness inspector revealed an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel. The wheel seized and the tire rolled off its rim. Sideloads caused the right main landing gear to fail.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:58 MDT
Nearest AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWarner Lewis Steen
Tail NumberN3278K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkybats
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time18:01
Weather SourceWFAC