FAIRCHILD M-62A
Albion, NY — July 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA492 |
| Event ID | 20120801X73732 |
| Location | Albion, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.17861, -78.27139 |
| Airport | Pine Hill Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | M-62A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Full 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 collided in a soybean field. The pilot reported a quartering tailwind about the time of the accident. Meteorological reports from a nearby airport indicated winds out of 210 degrees at 6 knots roughly 6 minutes prior to the accident. Post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the airplane firewall and engine mounts. 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.
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.