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July 9, 2000 · James Browning Midget Mustang-I Midget MUS · N114JB

Waycross, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Waycross, GA
Aircraft
James Browning Midget Mustang-I Midget MUS
Tail Number
N114JB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA00LA210

A witness, a licensed aviation mechanic who observed the aircraft during the takeoff, stated that about 300 feet above ground level, the aircraft pitched nose up and entered an abrupt roll, followed by a 60- to 70-degree bank. The witness also said that the aircraft had lost altitude and airspeed during the maneuver, and it impacted the ground, and was destroyed. He stated that the airplane did not appear to malfunction, but it looked as if the pilot either pitched the nose up and stalled the airplane, or attempted a snap roll maneuver at a low altitude, and did not recover prior to impacting the ground. The witness later represented the FAA, and examined the accident airplane, and found that there was continuity to all flight control surfaces. The pilot stated that during initial climb, his headset wire was restricting his head movement, and while adjusting the headset, he accidentally knocked his spectacles off, and lost control of the aircraft.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control during initial climb that resulted in the aircraft colliding with the ground and incurring damage. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention, when he inadvertently knocked the spectacles off his face while adjusting his headset.

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2000, about 1133 eastern daylight time, a Browning Midget Mustang-I, N114JB, registered to and operated by a private owner as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight crashed during takeoff from Waycross-Ware County Airport, Waycross, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed, and the pilot, the sole occupant received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. A witness who is also a licensed aviation mechanic, stated that he observed the aircraft during the takeoff, and saw it rotate 250 to 300 feet after the ground roll. According to the witness, the aircraft then continued to climb to an altitude of about 300 to 350 feet above ground level, pitch nose up to about a 45-degree attitude, and entered an abrupt roll, followed by a 60- to 70-degree bank. The witness further stated that the aircraft had lost altitude and airspeed during the maneuver, and it impacted the ground, first with the left wing, then with the propeller. The aircraft then flipped over on its back, and slid 245 feet from the initial impact point, prior to coming to rest. The witness said that the airplane did not appear to malfunction, but it looked as if the pilot either pitched the nose up, stalling the airplane, or he attempted a snap roll maneuver at a low altitude, and did not recover prior to impacting the ground. The same witness later represented the FAA, and examined the airplane, and verified that there was continuity to all the aircraft's flight controls. The pilot stated that after takeoff, and during the initial climb, he noted that his headset wire was under the shoulder harness and restricting his head movement, and while trying to pull the headset up to give himself more free wire, he accidentally knocked his spectacles off, and lost control of the aircraft while attempting to restore them.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:33 EDT
Nearest AirportWAYCROSS (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJames Browning Midget Mustang-I Midget MUS
Tail NumberN114JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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