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August 15, 2015 · Sanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair NO Series · N629HS

Bladenboro, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bladenboro, NC
Aircraft
Sanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair NO Series (1984)
Tail Number
N629HS
Operator
Derek Tippins
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA320

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a 2,850-foot-long, 135-foot-wide turf runway, the experimental, amateur-built, tailwheel airplane began to veer left as full engine power was attained. The pilot was unable to correct with right rudder and right brake input. She subsequently attempted to takeoff before the airplane veered too far, but it then began to porpoise. As the pilot started to reject the takeoff, the airplane traveled off the left side of the runway, struck a ditch and came to rest upright. The pilot reported that she had in excess of 1,800 hours of tailwheel experience; however, only 2.1 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. She added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration revealed damage to both wings and the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the during the takeoff roll on a 2,850-foot-long, 135-foot-wide turf runway, the experimental, amateur-built, tailwheel airplane began to veer left as full engine power was attained. The pilot was unable to correct with right rudder and right brake input. She subsequently attempted to takeoff before the airplane veered too far, but it then began to porpoise. As the pilot started to reject the takeoff, the airplane traveled off the left side of the runway, struck a ditch and came to rest upright. The pilot reported that she had in excess of 1,800 hours of tailwheel experience; however, only 2.1 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. She added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration revealed damage to both wings and the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBladenboro Airport (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width135 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair NO Series
Tail NumberN629HS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDerek Tippins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data