Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA329
Location
Pryor, OK
Event ID
20120530X20643
Coordinates
36.225276, -95.330001
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 a high speed taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N85AY
Make
BRUMBAUGH B/KASOWSKI L
Serial Number
984
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MALOTT DAVID B
Address
5212 124TH AVE NW
Status
Deregistered
City
WILLISTON
State / Zip Code
ND 58801-9223
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was performing a high speed taxi prior to an intended local flight. During the high speed taxi, the airplane's tail rose off the ground and the pilot reduced power. During the subsequent rollout, the tailwheel started to shimmy and the pilot applied left and right rudder. The airplane veered left and exited the runway, went down a steep slope and impacted the side of a drainage ditch, where it sustained substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA329