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August 5, 2011 · Nelsen Lynn H Lightning · N13LN
Frostproof, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Frostproof, FL
Aircraft
Nelsen Lynn H Lightning
Tail Number
N13LN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA440
The pilot of the experimental, amateur-built airplane was departing from a turf runway. He reported that as he passed his normal rotation point on the runway, he rotated the airplane without verifying his airspeed, which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne prematurely. The airplane rotated, rolled to the left, impacted a light pole, and came to rest inverted. Substantial damage was sustained to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built Nelsen Lightning was departing from a turf runway. He reported that as he passed his normal rotation point on the runway, he rotated the airplane without verifying his airspeed, which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne prematurely. The airplane rotated, rolled to the left, impacted a light pole, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Clinch Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNelsen Lynn H Lightning
Tail NumberN13LN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC