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September 27, 2003 · Sherman Holie Freebird · UNREG

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Sherman Holie Freebird
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA150

According to the pilot, during climb out from runway 14, the airplane began a slow right turn. The pilot attempted to make a correction but the flight controls did not respond. The pilot reduced power and the airplane turned hard to the right and impacted the ground. Examination of the flight controls revealed the aileron control rod was broken at the stick.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the aileron control rod, and subsequent loss of control in-flight.

Full Narrative

On September 27, 2003, at 0945 eastern daylight time, an unregistered Freebird airplane, operated by a student pilot, collided with the runway during takeoff from Newnan Coweta County Airport, Newnan, Georgia. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The student pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The flight departed Newnan Coweta County Airport, Georgia on September 27, 2003 at 0940. According to the pilot, during climb-out from runway 14, the airplane began a slow uncommanded right turn. The pilot attempted to make a correction but the flight controls did not respond. The pilot reduced power and the airplane turned hard to the right and collided with the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed the nose of the airplane separated from the airframe and the right wing was buckled. Examination of the flight controls revealed the aileron control rod was broken at the stick, and the part had a total time of 39 hours before failure. No other mechanical anomalies reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan Coweta County (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSherman Holie Freebird
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine Details2Si · 67L-70 · Reciprocating · 70
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 68 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time13:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data