N113KJ

Substantial
None

WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5CS/N: F5C113

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA400
Location
Charleston, IL
Event ID
20110619X03106
Coordinates
39.490276, -88.176391
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 selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N113KJ
Make
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
F5C113
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
YMF-F5CWACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field due to a rough running engine. He inspected the engine and determined that he could fly the airplane back to the airport. The airplane was moved to a nearby gravel road for takeoff. During the takeoff, the left wing contacted high grass and rising terrain which bordered both sides of the road. The airplane's left wing began to drag and then the airplane cartwheeled approximately 180 degrees causing substantial damage to the airplane's right upper and lower wings and right elevator. The landing gear span on the airplane was approximately 8 feet, the road was approximately 15 feet wide, and the wingspan was about 25 feet.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA400