Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA420
Location
Greenfield, IN
Event ID
20090708X05839
Coordinates
39.843334, -85.896667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EVANS RANDALL B TRUSTEE
Address
5400 RIVERS EDGE DR
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406-4294
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA420