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September 2, 2010 · Schweizer Aircraft 164B · N7502Y
Murtaugh, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Murtaugh, ID
Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft 164B
Tail Number
N7502Y
Operator
Larry Wright
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA444
The pilot reported that during landing he noticed the wind intensity was increasing at the private airstrip. He departed again for his fifth aerial application flight of the day. While on the takeoff, as the tail was lifting off the ground, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered towards the right. The airplane exited the runway surface and struck a power pole, substantially damaging the wings, fuselage and empennage. The nearest weather reporting station, located about 13 miles from the accident airstrip, reported wind at 13 knots gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he noticed the wind was picking up at the private airstrip when he landed from his fourth load of spray for the aerial application flight. During the takeoff roll of the pilot’s fifth load, as the tail was coming off the ground, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered towards the right. The airplane exited the runway environment and struck a power pole, substantially damaging the wings, fuselage and empennage. The nearest weather reporting station located about 13 miles to the west of the accident airstrip reported wind from 070 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMurtaugh Strip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer Aircraft 164B
Tail NumberN7502Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLarry Wright
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1-151A · Turboprop · 665
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC