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July 6, 2002 · Jackie SNS-7-HIPERBIPE 3 · N234JD

Lancaster, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lancaster, TX
Aircraft
Jackie SNS-7-HIPERBIPE 3
Tail Number
N234JD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA202

On takeoff roll, the airplane swerved to the left. The pilot overcorrected by applying right brake or rudder. The airplane then swerved to the right across the runway and became airborne. Approximately 15 feet agl, due to lack of airspeed, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground with its left wing. Subsequently, the airplane's right wing hit the ground, separating it from the fuselage. The airplane came to rest upright approximately 100 yards to the right side and perpendicular to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.

Full Narrative

On July 6, 2002, approximately 0845 central daylight time, a Jackie SNS-7-Hiperbipe 3 experimental single-engine airplane, N234JD, sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain following a loss of control during takeoff/initial climb at the Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that on takeoff roll from runway 13, the airplane swerved "for some reason" to the left. The pilot further stated that he must have over corrected by applying right brake or rudder. The airplane then swerved to the right across the runway and became airborne. Approximately 15 feet agl, due to "lack of airspeed," the airplane stalled and impacted the ground with its left wing. Subsequently, the airplane's right wing hit the ground, separating it from the fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane came to rest upright approximately 100 yards to the right side and perpendicular to the runway. An FAA inspector, who traveled to the accident site, reported the right wing had separated, the propeller was bent and twisted, and both main gear were folded up underneath the fuselage. At 0853, the Redbird Automatic Surface Observing System, located 10 nautical miles northwest of the accident site, reported wind calm, visibility 8 statute miles, sky clear, temperature 25 degrees Centigrade, dew point 22 degrees Centigrade, with an altimeter setting of 30.09 inches of mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 CDT
Nearest AirportLancaster Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJackie SNS-7-HIPERBIPE 3
Tail NumberN234JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-BEF · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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