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September 23, 2019 · Thomas Lee Nieuport 11 · N1398
Rose Hill, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rose Hill, KS
Aircraft
Thomas Lee Nieuport 11 (1988)
Tail Number
N1398
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA560
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, he added power, and the biplane veered left, which he was unable to "check." The biplane veered off the runway to the left and impacted precision approach path indicator lights, spun 180°, and came to rest in grass adjacent to the runway. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with runway lights.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during takeoff, he added power and the airplane veered left, which he was unable to "check." The airplane veered off the runway to the left and impacted the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights, spun 180°, and came to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station, located 5 miles to the northwest, reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was calm. The pilot was departing runway 17.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCook Airfield (0nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length3472 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThomas Lee Nieuport 11
Tail NumberN1398
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-145-B2 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 19 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC