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June 26, 2015 · Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith NO Series · N70WG
Quincy, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Location
Quincy, WA
Aircraft
Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith NO Series (2012)
Tail Number
N70WG
Operator
Grandpre Randall W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA139
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a gravel road, he failed to see a low hanging tree branch that the airplane collided with. The airplane veered off the road to the left and impacted an embankment that bordered the road. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right side of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a gravel road, he failed to see a low hanging tree branch that the airplane collided with. The airplane veered off the road to the left and impacted an embankment that bordered the road. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right side of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 PDT
Nearest AirportQuincy Muni (3nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRandall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith NO Series
Tail NumberN70WG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGrandpre Randall W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsViking · HF-110 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC