Christen A-1 N9598C
15 September 2002 · Chetek, Wisconsin, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 15 September 2002 at about 19:40 local time, a Christen A-1 registered N9598C was involved in an accident near Chetek, Wisconsin, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:40
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Chetek, Wisconsin, United States
- Nearest airport
- Private
- Coordinates
- 45.3104, -91.6508
- Aircraft
- Christen A-1
- Registration
- N9598C
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Chetek → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI02LA290
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane was damaged when it struck a powerline pole during takeoff from a private turf airstrip. The pilot stated that the airplane accellerated normally. He said: "At approximate time of liftoff of main wheels the aircraft for unknown reason began to drift off runway centerline to the right. Pilot attempted to correct drift with control inputs to which aircraft did not respond." The airplane's right wing subsequently impacted a powerline pole. A postaccident examination of the airplane failed to reveal any preexisting anomalies.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Christen A-1 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2004 | Christen A-1 | Terreton, Idaho, United States | USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 2004 | Christen A-1 | Curtis, Nebraska, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 19 Feb 1999 | Christen A-1 | Battle Mountain, Nevada, United States | US Dept of Agriculture | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jun 2006 | Christen A-1 | Takotna, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1998 | Christen A-1 | Lebec, California, United States | U.s. Dept. of Agriculture | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 Sep 1998 | Christen A-1 HUSKY | Selawik, Alaska, United States | David Roberts | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2002 | Robinson R22 | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Mar 2002 | Cessna 208B | Alma, Wisconsin, United States | Priority Air Charter | Fatal | 1 |
| 6 Sep 2002 | Cessna 120 | Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Mar 2002 | Aviat PITTS S-2B | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Aug 2002 | Piper PA22-150 | Sauk City, Wisconsin, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Sep 2002 | Rebholz RANS S-10 | Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |