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April 11, 2010 · Piper PA-18-150 · N2887P

Taft, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Taft, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N2887P
Operator
Rapid River Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA203

During takeoff from runway 07, as the pilot was becoming airborne, he encountered a strong southeasterly gust of wind. The pilot stated that despite his efforts at maintaining control, the gust was so strong that the right wing lifted up, and the airplane rolled over. At the time, the engine was already developing full power and the pilot's application of full flight control corrective actions was inadequate to counter the gust of wind during this critical phase of flight. The airplane, which became uncontrollable, came to rest upside down with broken wings and a crushed vertical stabilizer. The airport manager witnessed the mishap and corroborated the pilot's statements regarding the wind. The manager estimated the wind's speed was between 25 and 35 mph.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that during takeoff from runway 07, as he was becoming airborne, he encountered a strong southeasterly gust of wind. The pilot stated that despite his efforts at maintaining control, the gust was so strong that the right wing lifted up, and the airplane rolled over. At the time, the engine was already developing full power, and his application of full flight control corrective actions was inadequate to counter the gust of wind during this critical phase of flight. The airplane, which became uncontrollable, came to rest upside down with broken wings and a crushed vertical stabilizer. The airport manager witnessed the mishap and corroborated the pilot's statements regarding the wind. The manager estimated the wind's speed was between 25 and 35 mph. The pilot indicated that he was familiar with the airplane's flight characteristics. He had given about 915 hours of flight instruction to students in this airplane, and had flown it 30 hours during the preceding 90 days.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTaft-Kern County (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN2887P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRapid River Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data