FAIRCHILD M-62A near Albion, NY — 2012-07-25
- Date
- 2012-07-25
- Location
- Albion, NY, USA
- Airport
- 9G6
- Aircraft
- FAIRCHILD M-62A
- Registration
- N53953
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the airplane veered to the left due to a gust of wind. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway centerline but was unsuccessful and landed in a soybean field. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the airplane firewall and engine mounts. The pilot reported a quartering tailwind about the time of the accident. The examination showed no evidence of preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane, and the pilot did not report any.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 7 docket documents
Docket documents7
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- FAA insepctors Statementinterview
- Albion (BUF) Meteorological Observationsother
- Memorandum for Record (FAA Airworthiness Inspector)other
- Record of Conversation - Pilotother
- Photo 1 - Overview of Wreckage (Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2 - View of Airplane Engine Compartment (Courtesy of FAA)photos
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