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July 5, 1993 · Crowser AVID MK 3.75 AVID MK 3 · N42CJ
Philip, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Philip, SD
Aircraft
Crowser AVID MK 3.75 AVID MK 3
Tail Number
N42CJ
Operator
Crowser D J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93DTK01
A STUDENT PILOT WITH PASSENGER ABOARD ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A SOFT FIELD ON A PLATEAU ABOVE A VALLEY. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE AFTER 500 FEET OF GROUND ROLL, THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AT THE VALLEY RIM. THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED BRIEFLY, THEN FELL STEEPLY TO GROUND COLLISION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF, AND THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLING THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
A STUDENT PILOT WITH PASSENGER ABOARD ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A SOFT FIELD ON A PLATEAU ABOVE A VALLEY. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE AFTER 500 FEET OF GROUND ROLL, THEN BECAME AIRBORNE AT THE VALLEY RIM. THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED BRIEFLY, THEN FELL STEEPLY TO GROUND COLLISION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:05 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCrowser AVID MK 3.75 AVID MK 3
Tail NumberN42CJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCrowser D J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · LC 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility45 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT