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February 14, 2016 · Foxworthy Roy Christen Eagle II · N960RF
Bell City, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bell City, LA
Aircraft
Foxworthy Roy Christen Eagle II (1985)
Tail Number
N960RF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA131
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped biplane reported that during takeoff he encountered an "unexpected wind gust." Subsequently, the airplane departed the grass runway to the left into "muddy" terrain. The pilot reported that he reduced the power to idle during the runway excursion, but the airplane sunk into the mud and nosed over. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the top left wing. About the time of the accident 8 nautical miles northwest of the destination airport, an automated weather observing system reported wind conditions of 170 degrees true at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. 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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped biplane reported that during takeoff he encountered an "unexpected wind gust." Subsequently, the airplane departed the grass runway to the left into "muddy" terrain. The pilot reported that he reduced the power to idle during the runway excursion, but the airplane sunk into the mud and nosed over. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the top left wing. About the time of the accident 8 nautical miles northwest of the destination airport, an automated weather observing system reported wind conditions of 170 degrees true at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportBruce Beard (1nm ESE)
Runway09
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFoxworthy Roy Christen Eagle II
Tail NumberN960RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC