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October 12, 2013 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat · N40WY
Rio Verde, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rio Verde, AZ
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N40WY
Operator
David P Dunteman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA015
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a dirt airstrip that was rutted and rough, the airplane veered to the left of centerline. The pilot tried to correct back to the right, however the left wing contacted brush on the side of the narrow airstrip. The airplane was subsequently pulled around and the left wing contacted the surface. Both wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 reported that during the takeoff roll on a dirt airstrip that was rutted and rough, the airplane veered to the left of centerline. The pilot tried to correct back to the right, however the left wing contacted brush on the side of the narrow airstrip. The airplane was subsequently pulled around and the left wing contacted the surface. Both wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MST
Nearest AirportRed Creek Airstrip (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN40WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid P Dunteman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Weather SourcePILO