Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 9, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA022
Location
Westmoreland, TN
Event ID
20111012X14308
Coordinates
36.559165, -86.259162
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 inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
0-58A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
0-58A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HENDERSON BLAKE W
Address
4725 AUSTIN PEAY HWY
City
WESTMORELAND
State / Zip Code
TN 37186-2298
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during a take-off from a 2,000-foot private strip, he was looking at a hay bale on the left side of the airplane when the right wingtip struck a hay bale. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the airframe and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions during the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA022