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July 21, 2001 · Anderson Revelation · N6116S

Wautoma, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wautoma, WI
Aircraft
Anderson Revelation
Tail Number
N6116S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA239

Prior to the accident flight, which was the experimental homebuilt airplane's second flight since certification, the propeller was adjusted to a finer setting to achieve the desired static engine rpm. The pilot stated that after the takeoff during the accident flight, the airplane did not accelerate normally when out of ground effect and would not climb above approximately 30 feet. The pilot reported that there was not enough runway remaining to land and he started a shallow right turn to keep over the airport area. The pilot reported, "While maintaining 60 mph IAS [indicated airspeed] in a shallow bank, the wing stalled & I was unable to recover before impact with a corn field. The plane hit the ground with right wing about 30 [degrees] low and 20-30 [degrees] nose low." No anomalies were found with the airframe or its engine that could be associated with any pre-impact condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. An inadequate pitch setting of the propeller is a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On July 21, 2001, at 1700 central daylight time, an amateur-built Anderson Revelation, N6116S, piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage during an in-flight collision with the terrain following a loss of control during initial climb from runway 08 (2,280 feet by 175 feet, dry/turf) at the Wautoma Municipal Airport, Wautoma, Wisconsin. Visual metrological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The test flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported minor injuries. The local flight was departing at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the airplane was recently certified as an amateur-built aircraft and was departing on its second flight since certification. The pilot reported that during the first flight the engine tachometer was reading 1,000 rpm lower than the specified range. The pilot stated that subsequent to the first flight the propeller blade pitch was adjusted to a finer setting to achieve the desired static engine rpm. According to the pilot, on the second flight, the airplane did not accelerate normally when out of ground effect and would not climb above approximately 30 feet. The pilot reported that there was not enough runway remaining to land and he started a shallow right turn to keep over the airport area. The pilot reported, "While maintaining 60 mph IAS [indicated airspeed] in a shallow bank, the wing stalled & I was unable to recover before impact with a corn field. The plane hit the ground with right wing about 30 [degrees] low and 20-30 [degrees] nose low." No anomalies were found with the airframe or its engine that could be associated with any pre-impact condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWautoma Municipal Airport (0nm E)
Runway08
Runway Length2280 ft
Runway Width175 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAnderson Revelation
Tail NumberN6116S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 618 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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