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July 14, 2011 · Taylorcraft F-22 · N191TC

Payson, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Payson, AZ
Aircraft
Taylorcraft F-22
Tail Number
N191TC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA328

The pilot stated that he and a pilot-rated passenger had planned to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on runway 6, but the other airplanes in the traffic pattern were using runway 24. He said this was his first landing, and he was set up to land with a 3-4 knot left, quartering tailwind. He said the touchdown was smooth; however, shortly thereafter the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. He said that his efforts to regain directional control by adding power were unsuccessful, and the airplane impacted an airport perimeter fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and front fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he was trading off making touch and go's with a passenger, who was a rated pilot. The passenger had just completed her last take off and landing and the pilot assumed control of the airplane and took off. After completing a pattern the pilot set up a landing for runway 24, which at the time, set him up to land with a slight 3-4 knot left quartering tail wind. The pilot made a three point landing on the runway and, although the touchdown was smooth, the airplane felt light on the wheels. Moments later the airplane veered to the right and veered off the runway. The pilot added power but was unable to regain control of the airplane before it impacted an airport perimeter fence, which substantially damaged the airplane's wings and front fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. In an initial report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) both pilots on board reported the airplane was struck by a gust of wind before the loss of control. Examination of the winds an hour before and after the accident found there were no reports of gusty conditions at the accident airport or reporting stations in the area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:28 MST
Nearest AirportPayson Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft F-22
Tail NumberN191TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:25
Weather SourcePILO

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