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March 5, 1994 · Corby Starlet · N754RG

Watertown, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Watertown, WI
Aircraft
Corby Starlet
Tail Number
N754RG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94DEP02

THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING THE FIRST FLIGHT IN THIS HOME BUILT AIRPLANE. HE STATED THAT HE 'PULLED BACK TOO FAR ON THE STICK, APPARENTLY STALLING THE RIGHT WING...' ON THE INITIAL TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND WITH THE RIGHT WING FIRST THEN CARTWHEELED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR AND HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

Full Narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHT March 5, 1994, about 1115 central standard time, a homebuilt Corby Starlet, N754RG, registered to and operated by Ronald J. Grosse of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain on takeoff from runway 23 at Watertown Municipal Airport, Watertown, Wisconsin. The solo pilot received no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The accident fight was the first flight for the amateur built airplane and was the first flight in this type of airplane for the pilot-in-command. The pilot stated, "I pulled back too far on the stick, apparently stalling the right wing at 20 feet." PERSONAL INFORMATION The pilot-in-command held a private pilot certificate with a single engine land rating. He had accumulated 225 hours total time and 0 (Zero) in this model airplane. He held a third class medical certificate with the date of the last examination of August 21, 1992. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The airplane a Corby Starlet, serial number 01, registration number N754RG, was amateur built, and was issued a special airworthiness certificate in the Experimental category on August 4, 1993. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION Ground impact scars indicate that initial impact was with the right wing tip and the airplane cartwheeled. The airplane ended up inverted. The wings broke off at the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no operational problems with the airplane. The flight controls were intact and connected to the control system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The owner of the airplane retained possession of the wreckage and removed it from the accident site. The accident investigation was concluded on March 15, 1994.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportWatertown Municipal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCorby Starlet
Tail NumberN754RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1641 · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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