ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286965
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| Date: | Saturday 23 May 2009 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: | Stolp Starduster |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N42WT |
| MSN: | 949 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 0-290 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ranger, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bridgeport Municipal Airport, TX (KXBP) |
| Ranger, TX (F23) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff roll from a grass/turf runway, the homebuilt bi-wing airplane made a sharp right turn. The pilot applied rudder and aileron controls, however the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway and one of the right wing tips impacted a mesquite tree. Moments later, the right wing tips impacted the ground and the airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. Examination of the airplane's right landing gear leg revealed that it had buckled near the wheel, in an area that appeared to be corroded. The runway's surface was reportedly "rough.â€
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09CA315
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 18:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 01-Jun-2023 11:47 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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