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November 11, 2007 · Titan Aircraft Tornado I · UNREG

Mcminnville, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Mcminnville, OR
Aircraft
Titan Aircraft Tornado I
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08LA024

After reaching an airspeed of about 25 to 30 miles per hour, the unregistered airplane lifted off the paved runway and climbed about 30 feet above ground level (agl). At that point its pitch attitude increased sharply. The non-certificated individual who was flying the airplane said that due to his unfamiliarity with this airplane, he was unable to make flight control inputs that allowed him to maintain control. The airplane slowed to an airspeed below stall speed, rolled over, and descended into the runway surface. There was no evidence of any anomaly or malfunction associated with the airplane's airframe or flight control system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the accident airplane.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 2007, at 1555 Pacific standard time, an unregistered Titan Tornado airplane, serial number 12JBC, impacted the terrain after departing controlled flight during the initial takeoff climb at McMinnville Municipal Airport, McMinnville, Oregon. The non-certificated individual who was piloting the airplane received serious injuries, and the airplane, which was owned by an acquaintance of the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The local 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was being initiated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed. According to witnesses, after reaching an airspeed of about 25 to 30 miles per hour, the airplane lifted off the surface about 1,200 feet down runway 17. After the airplane had climbed about 30 feet above ground level (agl), its pitch attitude increased sharply, it appeared to stall, and it rolled over and descended into the runway surface. According to the individual piloting the airplane, he was testing it for the owner. After takeoff, it climbed at a steeper angle than he had expected, and due to his unfamiliarity with this airplane, he was unable to make flight control inputs that allowed him to maintain control. He further stated that after the nose got too high, he could not keep the airplane from rolling over and descending into the runway. The pilot did not submit an NTSB Form 6120.1. According to the Federal Aviation Administration Investigator who responded to the scene, there was no evidence of any anomaly or malfunction associated with the airplane's airframe or flight control system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 PST
Nearest AirportMcminnville Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4676 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTitan Aircraft Tornado I
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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