The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
— NTSB Determination
The tailwheel aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain and crops during takeoff. The pilot reported the tailwheel separated from the airplane during the takeoff. The pilot stated, " [Took] off with cross wind 10-15 [knots]. Locking tail wheel broke. Aircraft turned into wind. Ended up in wheat field next to runway."
The tailwheel aerial application airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain and crops during takeoff. The pilot reported the tailwheel separated from the airplane during the takeoff. The pilot stated, " [Took] off with cross wind 10-15 [knots]. Locking tail wheel broke. Aircraft turned into wind.…
The accident on 2005-06-19 involved a Cessna A188B, registration N774T, operated by Jamestown Aviation Inc, at Washburn, ND.
The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
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