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May 29, 1999 · Dehaan Challenger II Challenger · N22FE

Douglas, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Douglas, WY
Aircraft
Dehaan Challenger II Challenger
Tail Number
N22FE
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA089

During initial climb following takeoff from a private grass strip, the aircraft's left wing dropped to a bank angle of 10 to 15 degrees. The pilot added full right rudder, but was unable to level the wings. The aircraft continued in a climbing left turn for approximately 30 feet, then began to descend. The airplane struck the ground left wing tip first, followed by the nose and tail wheel. The aircraft continued rotating 270 degrees to the left, and came to rest on a heading of 050 in an open, grassy field. In a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he did not sufficiently correct for the torque created during the takeoff at slow airspeed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft by not adequately correcting for torque/p-factor during initial climb following takeoff.

Full Narrative

On May 29, 1999, approximately 0915 mountain daylight time, a Dehaan Challenger II ultralight, N22FE, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during initial climb following takeoff from a private airstrip 27 miles north of Douglas, Wyoming. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant aboard, received minor injuries. No flight plan had been filed for the local area personal flight operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, takeoff from runway 08's grass strip was normal. During initial climb, the left wing dropped to an angle of 10 to 15 degrees. The pilot added full right rudder, but was unable to level the wings. The aircraft continued in a climbing left turn for approximately 30 feet, then began to descend. The airplane struck the ground on a heading of 320 degrees left wing tip first, followed by the nose and tail wheel. The aircraft continued rotating to the left another 270 degrees, and came to rest on a heading of 050 in an open, grassy field. In a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he did not sufficiently correct for the torque creating during the takeoff at slow airspeed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway8
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDehaan Challenger II Challenger
Tail NumberN22FE
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 DC/DI · Reciprocating · 52

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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