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May 16, 2014 · Santschi Chris A VANS RV8 Undesignat · N627CS
Bonne Terre, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bonne Terre, MO
Aircraft
Santschi Chris A VANS RV8 Undesignat (2005)
Tail Number
N627CS
Operator
Santschi Chris A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA250
The private pilot said that during the takeoff roll in his tail wheel-equipped airplane, he lifted the tail off the ground when the airplane was about 50 feet down the runway. The airplane then made a sudden turn to the left and veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane flipped over,which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer and an engine mount. The pilot reported the wind was blowing about 5 knots directly down the runway and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or the engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot said that during the takeoff roll in his tail wheel-equipped airplane, he lifted the tail off the ground when the airplane was about 50 feet down the runway. The airplane then made a sudden turn to the left and veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane flipped over,which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer and an engine mount. The pilot reported the wind was blowing about 5 knots directly down the runway and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or the engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBonne Terre Municipal (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width49 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSantschi Chris A VANS RV8 Undesignat
Tail NumberN627CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSantschi Chris A
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0