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August 19, 2015 · Aero Commander 500 B B · N1010F

The Dalles, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
The Dalles, OR
Aircraft
Aero Commander 500 B B (1964)
Tail Number
N1010F
Operator
Vanarsdale Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA262

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, a vehicle entered the runway and he immediately pulled back on the yoke in order to climb and avoid the vehicle. The pilot reported that as the airplane began to rotate, he simultaneously retracted the landing gear, and he felt a "bump" before the airplane lifted off of the runway. The airplane ascended over the incursion vehicle and the pilot avoided a collision. The pilot reported that during the post-flight inspection he checked the landing gear to inspect for damage and he did not find any deficiencies. However, during a subsequent preflight inspection by another crew, it was noticed that the lower aft fuselage was damaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom aft fuselage longerons and stringers. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

A motor vehicle's runway incursion causing the premature rotation of the departing airplane, which resulted in a tail strike.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, a vehicle entered the runway and he immediately pulled back on the yoke in order to climb and avoid the vehicle. The pilot reported that as the airplane began to rotate, he simultaneously retracted the landing gear, and he felt a "bump" before the airplane lifted off of the runway. The airplane ascended over the incursion vehicle and the pilot avoided a collision. The pilot reported that during the post-flight inspection he checked the landing gear to inspect for damage and he did not find any deficiencies. However, during a subsequent preflight inspection by another crew, it was noticed that the lower aft fuselage was damaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom aft fuselage longerons and stringers. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:07 PDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Rgnl/The Dalles (0nm NNW)
Runway31
Runway Length5097 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 500 B B
Tail NumberN1010F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVanarsdale Air Service
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-E1B5 · Reciprocating · 290 | Lycoming · IO-540-E1B5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data