N7502Y

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP 164BS/N: 821B

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 2, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA444
Location
Murtaugh, ID
Event ID
20100902X30332
Coordinates
42.496944, -114.233886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
821B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
164BG164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUGHES BRIAN D
Address
PO BOX 515
City
RIVERDALE
State / Zip Code
CA 93656-0515
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he noticed the wind was picking up at the private airstrip when he landed from his fourth load of spray for the aerial application flight. During the takeoff roll of the pilot’s fifth load, as the tail was coming off the ground, a gust of wind struck the airplane and it veered towards the right. The airplane exited the runway environment and struck a power pole, substantially damaging the wings, fuselage and empennage. The nearest weather reporting station located about 13 miles to the west of the accident airstrip reported wind from 070 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to 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# WPR10CA444