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August 20, 2011 · Cano Dave AVID Flyer MKIV · N52CH
Smithville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Smithville, TN
Aircraft
Cano Dave AVID Flyer MKIV
Tail Number
N52CH
Operator
Ellis Leslie H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA478
The pilot stated that he became distracted during the takeoff roll when the airplane's door came open. When he reached to close the door the airplane veered left and subsequently departed the runway. The airplane impacted a berm off the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he became distracted during the takeoff roll when the airplane's door came open. He reached to close the door, the airplane veered left, and subsequently departed the runway. The airplane impacted a berm off the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSmithville Municipal (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4257 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCano Dave AVID Flyer MKIV
Tail NumberN52CH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEllis Leslie H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 63
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC