Pilot Debrief

BEECH D17 near Brighton, CO — 2016-03-11

Final reportGAA16CA146
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Date
2016-03-11
Location
Brighton, CO, USA
Airport
CO12
Aircraft
BEECH D17
Registration
N9290H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that shortly after the biplane lifted off the runway during takeoff, he diverted his attention and reached for the fuel selector which was located on the lower right wall of the cockpit. He further reported that the biplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the upper and lower right wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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