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August 10, 2013 · Kerr Matthew Starduster TOO · N159MK
Frankenmuth, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Frankenmuth, MI
Aircraft
Kerr Matthew Starduster TOO
Tail Number
N159MK
Operator
Matthew Kerr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA479
In a statement provided to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported that while landing on the narrow runway the wind was prevailing from the left. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane and correct for the wind, but the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. The airplane continued to the right into a corn field, came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. An FAA Inspector examined the airplane and found no evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a corn field.
Full Narrative
In a statement provided to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported that while landing on the narrow runway the wind was prevailing from the left. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane and correct for the wind, but the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. The airplane continued to the right into a corn field, came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. An FAA Inspector examined the airplane and found no evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportZehnder Field Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKerr Matthew Starduster TOO
Tail NumberN159MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatthew Kerr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-435 · Reciprocating · 175
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC