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| Date: | Saturday 26 August 2000 |
| Time: | 11:10 LT |
| Type: |  Wittman W-10 Tailwind |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8470X |
| MSN: | 1178 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Valley City, OH -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (78OH) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was departing from Runway 18, a 2,700 foot long, 50 foot wide, turf runway. According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane began 'swerving' due to wind gusts from the southeast. He attempted to 'straighten' the airplane; however, the right wing contacted the ground and separated. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions of the airframe or engine, nor did the pilot report any. Winds reported at an airport 12 miles north-northeast of the accident site were from 210 degrees at 8 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC00LA241
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 08:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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