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August 2, 2010 · Piper PA-12 · N775PA

Wild Rose, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wild Rose, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N775PA
Operator
Und Aerospace Foundation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA451

The pilot stated that tailwheel-equipped airplane was accelerating on the takeoff roll when the tail became airborne before rotation speed, which was immediately followed by a left yaw/swerve. He attempted to regain directional control with right rudder and brake inputs, but the airplane continued in the left swerve. He elected to abort the takeoff by reducing engine power to idle while continuing to apply right rudder and brake inputs. He used aggressive braking as the airplane approached the left edge of the runway, but the airplane continued off the runway and struck several trees. He noted that the turf-runway was dew covered and that the wind was at approximately 3 knots, with no gusts. The leading edge of both wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder were substantially damaged during the accident. A postaccident inspection of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel or braking systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The accident occurred while the tail-wheel equipped airplane was accelerating on the takeoff roll. The pilot reported that the airplane's tail became airborne before rotation speed, and was immediately followed by a left yaw/swerve. He attempted to regain directional control with right rudder and brake inputs, but the airplane continued in the left swerve. He elected to abort the takeoff by reducing engine power to idle while continuing to apply right rudder and brake inputs. The pilot stated that he used "aggressive" braking as the airplane approached the left edge of the runway, but the airplane departed the runway and struck several trees. He noted that the turf-runway was dew covered and that the winds were approximately 3 knots from the southwest, with no gusts. The leading edges of both wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder were substantially damaged during the accident. A post-accident inspection of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel or braking systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWild Rose Idlewild Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2990 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN775PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnd Aerospace Foundation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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