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June 6, 1985 · Chadwick Stitts SA-3A Stitts SA · N1462
Plymouth, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Plymouth, MI
Aircraft
Chadwick Stitts SA-3A Stitts SA
Tail Number
N1462
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA222
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS MADE AT TOO LOW AN AIRSPEED. THE ACFT CONTINUED DOWN THE RWY AT ABOUT 20 FT AGL IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. AT THE END OF THE RWY THE ACFT PITCHED UP & NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS MADE AT TOO LOW AN AIRSPEED. THE ACFT CONTINUED DOWN THE RWY AT ABOUT 20 FT AGL IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. AT THE END OF THE RWY THE ACFT PITCHED UP & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 EDT
Nearest AirportMETTETAL (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChadwick Stitts SA-3A Stitts SA
Tail NumberN1462
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO