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March 12, 2006 · Sessi Midget Mustang SK-1 · N202

Everett, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Everett, WA
Aircraft
Sessi Midget Mustang SK-1
Tail Number
N202
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06LA064

The pilot reported that he just purchased this aircraft and this was his first flight in the aircraft to fly it back home to Texas. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll from runway 34 left, the engine was running smooth. Full throttle was applied and at approximately 70 mph, lift off occurred and the aircraft entered a nose high attitude and began a continuous stall buffet. The pilot pitched the nose down to gain airspeed several times. Each time he pulled the stick back it would stall. The pilot stated that the aircraft attained about 30 to 35 feet above ground level, and while he was scanning the engine instruments, the aircraft drifted to the left of the runway. The pilot applied "hard right aileron to avoid hitting glide slope antenna..." The aircraft stalled and impacted the terrain next to the runway in an uncontrolled attitude with full throttle. The pilot stated that this was also the first flight for this aircraft since a new wood propeller had been put on, after an earlier event prior to the purchase, in which the original propeller had been damaged. The pilot indicated that the wrong pitch and diameter propeller had been used and the aircraft was signed off as airworthy without having been test flown. The propeller blades were destroyed during the crash sequence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not abort the takeoff and subsequently did not maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. The installation of the wrong propeller assembly and inadequate maintenance were factors.

Full Narrative

On March 12, 2006, at 1500 Pacific standard time, an experimental Sessi Midget Mustang SK-1, N202, recently purchased and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with the terrain during takeoff from Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the intended cross country flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight's intended destination was to Caldwell, Idaho. The pilot reported that he just purchased this aircraft and this was his first flight in the aircraft to fly it back home to Texas. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll from runway 34 left, the engine was running smooth. Full throttle was applied and at approximately 70 mph, lift off occurred and the aircraft entered a nose high attitude and began a continuous stall buffet. The pilot pitched the nose down to gain airspeed several times. Each time he pulled the stick back it would stall. The pilot stated that the aircraft attained about 30 to 35 feet above ground level, and while he was scanning the engine instruments, the aircraft drifted to the left of the runway. The pilot applied "hard right aileron to avoid hitting glide slope antenna..." The aircraft stalled and impacted the terrain next to the runway in an uncontrolled attitude with full throttle. The pilot stated that this was also the first flight for this aircraft since a new wood propeller had been put on, after an earlier event prior to the purchase, in which the original propeller had been damaged. The pilot indicated that the wrong pitch and diameter propeller had been used and the aircraft was signed off as airworthy without having been test flown. The propeller blades were destroyed during the crash sequence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportSnohomish Co (Paine Fld) (0nm)
Runway34L
Runway Length9010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSessi Midget Mustang SK-1
Tail NumberN202
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 32 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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