ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291496
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| Date: | Friday 12 February 2016 |
| Time: | 20:30 LT |
| Type: |  Socata TAMPICO TB 9 |
| Owner/operator: | Kenneth Williamson |
| Registration: | N505PC |
| MSN: | 1464 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5397 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Smith, Arkansas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fort Smith Municipal Airport, AR (FSM/KFSM) |
| Fort Smith Municipal Airport, AR (FSM/KFSM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions, the wind changed from a left crosswind to a left quartering tail wind. The tail of the airplane was pushed to the right; the nose turned to the left. He further reported that the left wing lifted, which caused the airplane to wheelbarrow off the runway to the left/right and impact an airport sign. Following the impact, the right fuel tank ruptured, the wing caught fire, and the airplane came to a stop. The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with terrain and an airport sign, and a postimpact fire.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA125
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 14:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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