Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 9, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10CA020
Location
Alamosa, CO
Event ID
20091019X90654
Coordinates
37.434165, -105.859725
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’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N59JT
Make
FRANKLIN
Serial Number
7-0187
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BEAGLES AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
635 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot was taking off in his single-engine tail wheel-equipped airplane, when it veered to the left at a high rate of speed shortly after the tail wheel came up off the ground. The airplane went off the side of the runway and struck a runway light with the lower left wing causing substantial damage. Examination of the airplane by maintenance personnel found no pre mishap anomalies. The winds were calm at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA020