SCHNEIDER RICHARD J ALASKAN BUSHMASTER
Newburg, OR — January 29, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA097 |
| Event ID | 20150204X64915 |
| Location | Newburg, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.33333, -123.16666 |
| Airport | Stan Jost |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHNEIDER RICHARD J |
| Model | ALASKAN BUSHMASTER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility.
Full 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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.