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July 9, 2000 · Helfer Flightstar II Flightstar · N6057U

Greenland, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greenland, NH
Aircraft
Helfer Flightstar II Flightstar
Tail Number
N6057U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA186

The pilot attempted to takeoff off on an up-sloping, 2,000-foot long turf runway, with 50-foot high utility wires at the departure end. The airplane struck the utility wires, and came to rest in a field. After the accident, the pilot stated that the airplane's gross weight was high, and he would have avoided the accident if he had departed on the opposite runway. The passenger stated that the gross weight was in excess of the aircraft limitations. He further stated that the engine performed well; but the up-sloping, 2,000-foot long turf runway, and 50-foot obstacles at the departure end, were factors in the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's improper decision to takeoff uphill, on a short runway with 50-foot high utility wires at the end, at a high gross weight. Factors were the high weight and uphill terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2000, about 1350 Eastern Daylight Time, a Flightstar II, a homebuilt airplane, N6057U, was substantially damage during takeoff from a private airstrip near Greenland, New Hampshire. The certificated student pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated he made a "big mistake". The weight of the airplane was "high", and he attempted to takeoff up-slope. The airplane struck utility wires at the end of the airstrip, and came to rest in a field. The pilot added that if he had departed the airstrip in the opposite direction, he would have "made it". The right seat passenger stated that he weighed 200 pounds, and that the pilot was aware of the passenger's weight. The passenger added that the gross takeoff weight exceeded the aircraft limitations; and that the up-sloping 2,000-foot long turf runway, and 50-foot high utility wires at the departure end, were factors in the accident. The passenger further stated that the airplane performed well, but was not able to clear the obstacles. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. The inspector observed damage to both wings and the fuselage. The inspector added that the pilot did not have a pilot logbook, or any endorsements from a certified flight instructor. Additionally, the airplane had an airworthiness restriction that all flights must originate and end at Orange County Airport (MGJ), Montgomery, New York. The flights were not to exceed more than 25 nautical miles from MGJ. According to the kit manufacturer, the make and model airplane had a basic empty weight of 385 pounds. It had a 10-gallon fuel capacity, and a maximum gross takeoff weight of 950 pounds. However, the exact basic empty weight of the accident airplane could differ from the manufacturer's advertisement. After a verbal and written request, the pilot failed to complete and return the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHelfer Flightstar II Flightstar
Tail NumberN6057U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503FA · Reciprocating · 54
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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