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July 25, 2012 · Fairchild M-62A · N53953
Albion, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Albion, NY
Aircraft
Fairchild M-62A
Tail Number
N53953
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA492
The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the airplane veered to the left due to a gust of wind. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline but was unsuccessful and landed in a soybean field. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the airplane firewall and engine mounts. The pilot reported a quartering tailwind about the time of the accident. The examination showed no evidence of preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane, and the pilot did not report any.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the airplane veered to the left due to a gust of wind. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, but was unsuccessful and collided in a soybean field. The pilot reported a quartering tailwind about the time of the accident. Meteorological reports from a nearby airport indicated winds out of 210 degrees at 6 knots roughly 6 minutes prior to the accident. Post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the airplane firewall and engine mounts. The examination showed no evidence of preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane, and the pilot did not report any.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPine Hill Airport (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2659 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild M-62A
Tail NumberN53953
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFairchild · 6-440 SERIES · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind221° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC