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May 26, 2014 · Meyers OTW 160 · N34341

Tehachapi, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Aircraft
Meyers OTW 160 (1943)
Tail Number
N34341
Operator
Dodd Lee P Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA210

The pilot stated that he and his pilot rated passenger were in the pattern doing touch-and-go landings when he decided to demonstrate the procedures for a return to airport simulating a loss of engine power after takeoff (downwind landing). At 400 feet the pilot reduced power to idle and executed a 45-degree right turn back towards the runway. The airplane touched down on the main gear about halfway down the runway and immediately swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right brake and rudder control. The left wheel exited the runway on the north side. The pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway and realized that the airplane was heading towards the drainage ditch off the end of the runway. With about 1,000 feet of runway left he applied full power and set best climb attitude, but the airplane was not able to clear the fence at the airport perimeter resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with a fence.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he and his pilot rated passenger were in the pattern doing touch-and-go landings when he decided to demonstrate the procedures for a return to airport simulating a loss of engine power after takeoff (downwind landing). At 400 feet the pilot reduced power to idle and executed a 45-degree right turn back towards the runway. The airplane touched down on the main gear about halfway down the runway and immediately swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right brake and rudder control. The left wheel exited the runway on the north side. The pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway and realized that the airplane was heading towards the drainage ditch off the end of the runway. With about 1,000 feet of runway left he applied full power and set best climb attitude, but the airplane was not able to clear the fence at the airport perimeter resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PDT
Nearest AirportTehachapi (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4041 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMeyers OTW 160
Tail NumberN34341
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDodd Lee P Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner Co · Kinner R-56 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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