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March 22, 2010 · Shaw Fisher FP 404 · N6587V

Lillian, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lillian, AL
Aircraft
Shaw Fisher FP 404
Tail Number
N6587V
Operator
Terry Tirrell
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA185

The experimental, amateur-built airplane was equipped with a 48-horsepower engine. The pilot reported that he obtained weather information via television; however, he did not receive a weather briefing from a flight service station prior to the local flight. The pilot attempted to depart on runway 27; a 2,175-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, turf runway. During the takeoff roll, at a speed of approximately 50 mph, the wind pushed the airplane to the right and the pilot attempted to abort the takeoff. The wind then caused an increase in airspeed and the airplane became airborne. The airplane banked right and the pilot was unable to correct with left aileron and left rudder control input. The airplane subsequently impacted bushes and the fuselage separated. The recorded wind at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was from 280 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 33 knots. The peak wind was recorded from 230 degrees at 33 knots. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The experimental, amateur-built airplane was equipped with a 48-horsepower engine. The pilot reported that he obtained weather information via television; however, he did not receive a weather briefing from a flight service station prior to the local flight. The pilot attempted to depart on runway 27; a 2,175-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, turf runway. During the takeoff roll, at a speed of approximately 50 mph, the wind pushed the airplane to the right and the pilot attempted to abort the takeoff. The wind then caused an increase in airspeed and the airplane became airborne. The airplane banked right and the pilot was unable to correct with left aileron and left rudder control input. The airplane subsequently impacted bushes and the fuselage separated. The recorded wind at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was from 280 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 33 knots. The peak wind was recorded from 230 degrees at 33 knots. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:51 CDT
Nearest AirportShields Airport (1nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2175 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftShaw Fisher FP 404
Tail NumberN6587V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTerry Tirrell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 48
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 13 kt, gusting 33 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 37 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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