Pilot Debrief

SCHNEIDER RICHARD J ALASKAN BUSHMASTER near Newburg, OR — 2015-01-29

Final reportWPR15CA097
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Date
2015-01-29
Location
Newburg, OR, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
SCHNEIDER RICHARD J ALASKAN BUSHMASTER
Registration
N36NC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was taking off in a southerly direction from a narrow, tree lined airstrip. During the takeoff roll, sunlight restricted his visibility. The airplane drifted left and subsequently came into contact with numerous juvenile fir trees along the side of the runway. The contact with the trees resulted in substantial leading edge damage to both wings, and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.

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Docket documents3

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