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December 24, 2013 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat · N41WY
Laural, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Laural, MT
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N41WY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA076
The pilot reported that during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, he was surprised by the door popping open as the right wing lifted up. He attempted to level the wings but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip touched the grass beside the runway, the airplane pivoted around and the right landing gear collapsed as it made contact with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and to the fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, he was surprised by the door popping open as the right wing lifted up. He attempted to level the wings but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip touched the grass beside the runway, the airplane pivoted around and the right landing gear collapsed as it made contact with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and to the fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 MST
Nearest AirportLaurel Muni (0nm NE)
Runway22
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-200 Undesignat
Tail NumberN41WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 24 kt, gusting 36 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC