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June 18, 2011 · Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C · N113KJ
Charleston, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charleston, IL
Aircraft
Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C
Tail Number
N113KJ
Operator
Central Illinois Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA400
The pilot performed a precautionary landing to a field due to a rough running engine. After the landing, he decided that the airplane was airworthy, and attempted to take off from a nearby gravel road. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left wing dragged in the high grass that bordered both sides of the road which caused the airplane to cartwheel approximately 180 degrees. The landing gear span on the airplane was approximately 8 feet, the road was approximately 15 feet wide, and the wingspan was about 25 feet.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field due to a rough running engine. He inspected the engine and determined that he could fly the airplane back to the airport. The airplane was moved to a nearby gravel road for takeoff. During the takeoff, the left wing contacted high grass and rising terrain which bordered both sides of the road. The airplane's left wing began to drag and then the airplane cartwheeled approximately 180 degrees causing substantial damage to the airplane's right upper and lower wings and right elevator. The landing gear span on the airplane was approximately 8 feet, the road was approximately 15 feet wide, and the wingspan was about 25 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C
Tail NumberN113KJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Illinois Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755B2M · Reciprocating · 275
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC