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July 11, 2011 · Dova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark · N3503C
Placerville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Placerville, CA
Aircraft
Dova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark
Tail Number
N3503C
Operator
Skyview Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA322
The pilot stated that after taxiing onto the runway, he increased the airplane's throttle to the full forward position and started his takeoff roll. After reaching an airspeed of 55 knots, the front wheel lifted off the ground and began to shimmy. The pilot applied back pressure on the control stick to takeoff, and after reaching approximately 30 feet above the ground, the left wing of the airplane started to stall and the airplane rolled to the left. At this time, the pilot applied a right input on the control stick along with right pedal. However, the airplane continued to roll to the left and impacted the ground substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that precluded its normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after taxiing onto runway 23 he increased the airplane's throttle to full and started his takeoff roll. After establishing 55 knots, the front wheel lifted off the ground and began to shimmy. The pilot pulled the stick back to takeoff. After reaching approximately 30 feet above the ground, the left wing of the airplane started to stall and the airplane rolled to the left. At this time, the pilot applied a right input on the stick along with right pedal. The airplane continued to roll to the left and impacted the ground substantially damaging the whole airplane. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that precluded its normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPlacerville Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4201 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark
Tail NumberN3503C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyview Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time23:40
Weather SourcePILO