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June 28, 1995 · Pierce Kitfox III Kitfox II · N101GP

Arlington, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TN
Aircraft
Pierce Kitfox III Kitfox II
Tail Number
N101GP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA120

THE HOMEBUILT, KITFOX III COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AFTER DEPARTURE FROM A PRIVATE STRIP NEAR ARLINGTON, TENNESSEE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS PREOCCUPIED WITH OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND ROTATED PRIOR TO REACHING BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB SPEED. AFTER LIFT OFF, HE MADE A LEFT TURN TO AVOID HITTING POWER LINES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION ON TAKEOFF THAT RESULTED IN LOW AIRSPEED AND AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Full Narrative

On June 27, 1995, at 1945 central standard time, a Pierce Kitfox III, N101GP, collided with the ground on departure from a private airstrip near Arlington, Tennessee. The personal flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The two occupants on board the experimental airplane were not injured. According to the pilot, he was preoccupied during takeoff with the power lines and trees at the end of the runway. He stated that he rotated before accelerating to the best angle of climb speed (Vx), 50 knots. After lift off, he realized that he was below Vx, and made a left turn to avoid hitting the obstacles at the end of the runway. He then attempted to regain airspeed by lowering the nose, but had insufficient altitude. The aircraft collided with the ground in a left wing down, nose down attitude. The pilot stated that his preoccupation with the power lines caused him to neglect airspeed control which resulted in stalling the aircraft on departure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPierce Kitfox III Kitfox II
Tail NumberN101GP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data