Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 29, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA065
Location
Pembroke, MA
Event ID
20060210X00191
Coordinates
42.068332, -70.798057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLOAT PLANE SERVICES LLC
Address
7901 4TH ST N STE 300
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 33702-4399
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot initiated a takeoff on a 1,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, turf runway. During the takeoff roll, as the tailwheel started to liftoff, the left main landing gear traveled over a soft spot on the runway. The airplane then ground looped to the left, struck trees, and came to rest.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA065