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August 10, 2019 · Consolidated Vultee BT13 · N62644
Franklin, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Franklin, PA
Aircraft
Consolidated Vultee BT13 (1942)
Tail Number
N62644
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA491
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane encountered a wind gust and veered left. The airplane exited the runway onto adjacent grass, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 320° at 8 knots, gusting to 17 knots and variable from 290° to 350°. The airplane was departing from runway 3.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left. The airplane exited the runway onto the adjacent grass and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 320° at 8 knots, gusting to 17 knots and variable from 290° to 350°. The airplane was departing from runway 3.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportVenango Rgnl (0nm NE)
Runway03
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConsolidated Vultee BT13
Tail NumberN62644
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC