N55464

Substantial
None

BOEING PT17S/N: 75-272

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 17, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA11CA035
Location
Fayetteville, WV
Event ID
20101022X62831
Coordinates
38.022777, -81.118614
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 during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-272
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PT17B17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A75N1(PT17)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAILEY CARL
Address
PO BOX 1493
City
HUNTINGTON
State / Zip Code
WV 25716-1493
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane "went off to the right" as he applied power to take off from the 2,010-foot-long by 20-foot-wide asphalt runway. The pilot stated that he "overcorrected" with rudder, the airplane impacted a runway light, and he reduced engine power in an attempt to regain control. The pilot then re-applied engine power to clear a fence at the end of the runway and land the airplane in a grass area beyond the fence. During the landing, the airplane impacted a pile of dirt, resulting in substantial damage to the bottom left wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA035