PIETENPOL GN-1
Waxahachie, TX — June 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Waxahachie, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.45361, -96.90750 |
| Airport | Midway Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA383 |
| Event ID | 20090624X51919 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIETENPOL |
| Model | GN-1 |
| Registration # | N1736 |
| Operator | Robert E. Squires |
| Owner | Robert E. Squires |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
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 control of the airplane during a landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was making a full stop when the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot said this wasn't unusual for the airplane and he attempted to correct the excursion with additional power to “prop wash” the airplane back to the left. The action failed. The pilot then decided to add full power and take off. The pilot was never able to completely regain control of the airplane and it collided with a tree off the left side of the runway. The left wing, left main landing gear, and the propeller showed substantial damage. A post-accident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies.
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.