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October 17, 1987 · Pugh Long-Ez · N38EZ
Newell, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Newell, CA
Aircraft
Pugh Long-Ez
Tail Number
N38EZ
Operator
Moore Robert L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX88DXQ01
BEFORE TAKING OFF, THE PLT NOTED THAT THE WIND SOCK WAS 'WHIPPING & WAS ABOUT 3/4 FULL.' HE SAID THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, HE MADE A FLYBY AT ABOUT 50' AGL, WITH AN AIRSPEED OF ABOUT 150 MPH. HE THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMBING RIGHT TURN. THE PLT ESTIMATED THAT AT ABOUT 400' AGL, THE ACFT 'FELL OFF AS IN A STALL.' HE INITIATED CORRECTIVE ACTION, BUT THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE HI ATTITUDE DURING RECOVERY. THE PLT BELIEVED THE ACFT ENCTRD WINDSHEAR OR A DOWNDRAFT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL. HE RPRTD THE SURFACE WIND WAS FROM 170 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 20 KTS.
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BEFORE TAKING OFF, THE PLT NOTED THAT THE WIND SOCK WAS 'WHIPPING & WAS ABOUT 3/4 FULL.' HE SAID THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, HE MADE A FLYBY AT ABOUT 50' AGL, WITH AN AIRSPEED OF ABOUT 150 MPH. HE THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMBING RIGHT TURN. THE PLT ESTIMATED THAT AT ABOUT 400' AGL, THE ACFT 'FELL OFF AS IN A STALL.' HE INITIATED CORRECTIVE ACTION, BUT THE ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE HI ATTITUDE DURING RECOVERY. THE PLT BELIEVED THE ACFT ENCTRD WINDSHEAR OR A DOWNDRAFT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL. HE RPRTD THE SURFACE WIND WAS FROM 170 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 20 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 PDT
Nearest AirportTulelake Muni (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3577 ft
Runway Width44 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPugh Long-Ez
Tail NumberN38EZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMoore Robert L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO