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April 5, 1996 · Van Dyke GVD1 · N94GV
Sacramento, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Aircraft
Van Dyke GVD1
Tail Number
N94GV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA161
According to the pilot, at 200 feet above ground level he made an initial climbing turn and his experimental homebuilt airplane snap-rolled. He indicated that he recovered from the roll, but had insufficient remaining altitude to avoid colliding with the underlying rough terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn after takeoff.
Full Narrative
On April 5, 1996, at 0800 Pacific standard time, a Van Dyke GVD1, N94GV, was substantially damaged during takeoff from the Riego Flight Strip Airport, near Sacramento, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The private pilot, who built the experimental airplane, was not injured. According to the pilot, the flight was originating at the time of the accident. He reported that during an initial climbing turn, about 200 feet above ground level, his airplane snap rolled. He stated that he recovered from the roll, but had insufficient remaining altitude to prevent crashing into the underlying rough terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 PST
Nearest AirportRiego Flight Strip (1nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2380 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVan Dyke GVD1
Tail NumberN94GV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO