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March 11, 2016 · Beech D17 S · N9290H
Brighton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brighton, CO
Aircraft
Beech D17 S (1944)
Tail Number
N9290H
Operator
Stephen E Dyer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA146
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that shortly after the biplane lifted off the runway during takeoff, he diverted his attention and reached for the fuel selector which was located on the lower right wall of the cockpit. He further reported that the biplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper and lower right wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that shortly after the biplane lifted off the runway during takeoff, he diverted his attention and reached for the fuel selector which was located on the lower right wall of the cockpit. He further reported that the biplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper and lower right wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:25 MST
Nearest AirportVANAIRE (0nm SSE)
Runway12
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D17 S
Tail NumberN9290H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen E Dyer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC