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April 13, 2011 · Cessna T188C · N4562J
Palouse, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palouse, WA
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N4562J
Operator
Dale Schoepflin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA196
The pilot reported that the engine ran fine during the run-up inspection and takeoff, and the airplane was within weight and balance limitations. The departure runway had an upslope, there was rising terrain in the departure corridor, and witnesses reported a light tailwind at the time of departure. Shortly after the airplane lifted from the runway, it began to settle. The pilot pitched the nose up to try and fly over the terrain at the end of the runway, but the airplane stalled into the terrain about 500 feet past the departure end. The airplane nosed over inverted and the airframe and wings sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the engine ran fine during run up and takeoff, and the airplane was within weight and balance limitations. The departure runway had an upslope, and there was rising terrain in the departure corridor. Witnesses reported a light tail wind at the time of departure. The airplane got airborne, but began to settle. The pilot pitched the nose up to try and fly over the terrain at the end of the runway, but the airplane stalled into the terrain about 500 feet past the departure end. The airplane nosed over inverted and the airframe and wings sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:40 PDT
Nearest AirportSchoepflin Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN4562J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDale Schoepflin
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC