Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 17, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA598
Location
Gresham, WI
Event ID
20120904X53310
Coordinates
44.852779, -88.788055
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 airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5642Q
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
677
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FANDLER RON
Address
N6695 CAMPGROUND RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GRESHAM
State / Zip Code
WI 54128-9407
Country
United States
Analysis
During takeoff from a 1,600 feet long by 50 feet wide private grass airstrip, the airplane's right wing contacted tall field corn. The airplane entered the corn, yawed to the right, cartwheeled, and came to rest 180 degrees from the takeoff direction. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane. Both wings were bent and buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA598