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May 9, 2009 · Richard Rank Kitfox 4 1200 · N248DR
Madison, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, MS
Aircraft
Richard Rank Kitfox 4 1200
Tail Number
N248DR
Operator
Tony R Clark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA285
The pilot stated that he was departing from runway 17 about 75 yards behind another airplane in tandem formation. During the takeoff roll, the lead airplane aborted the takeoff. The second airplane was near rotation speed when the pilot aborted the takeoff as well. Wanting not to get too close to the lead airplane, he departed the runway off the left side. The airplane became airborne, stalled, and the left wing tip impacted the ground, spinning the airplane and resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was departing from runway 17 behind another airplane in tandem formation. During the take off roll, the lead airplane aborted the takeoff; they had about 75 yards of separation. His airplane was near rotation speed when he aborted the takeoff as well. Wanting not to get too close to the lead airplane, he departed the runway off the left side. The airplane became airborne, stalled, and the left wing tip impacted the ground, spinning the airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMADISON (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4444 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRichard Rank Kitfox 4 1200
Tail NumberN248DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTony R Clark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier-Rotax · 582 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time01:54