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May 18, 2006 · Mahoney Evans VP-1 · N72260

Corpus Christi, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Aircraft
Mahoney Evans VP-1
Tail Number
N72260
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA129

The 206-hour private pilot reported that he had just taken off from runway 17 at a private airstrip when "at approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL), a gust of wind from the left blew the airplane knife edge." The pilot stated that he "attempted to correct with hard left rudder and left stick." However, at the time he applied the corrections the gust of wind had subsided and he began to enter a "slow left spiral." The pilot added that he made several attempts to stop the spin; however, he was unsuccessful and the aircraft impacted the ground in a left wing low, nose down attitude. The pilot reported that there were "dust devils" in the area prior to takeoff and that he thought he had encountered one and overcorrected. According to the pilot, the engine and flight controls were functioning correctly, at the time of the accident. The automated weather observation facility located approximately 7 nautical miles north of the accident site reported winds from 200 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the dust devil/whirlwind.

Full Narrative

The 206-hour private pilot reported that he had just taken off from runway 17 at a private airstrip when "at approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL), a gust of wind from the left blew the airplane knife edge." The pilot stated that he "attempted to correct with hard left rudder and left stick." However, at the time he applied the corrections the gust of wind had subsided and he began to enter a "slow left spiral." The pilot added that he made several attempts to stop the spin; however, he was unsuccessful and the aircraft impacted the ground in a left wing low, nose down attitude. The pilot reported that there were "dust devils" in the area prior to takeoff and that he thought he had encountered one and overcorrected. According to the pilot, the engine and flight controls were functioning correctly, at the time of the accident. The automated weather observation facility at located approximately 7 nautical miles north of the accident site reported winds from 200 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMahoney Evans VP-1
Tail NumberN72260
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1915cc · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time11:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data