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October 3, 2011 · Loehle Aircraft Loehle P-40 · N414L

Tullahoma, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tullahoma, TN
Aircraft
Loehle Aircraft Loehle P-40
Tail Number
N414L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA013

Shortly after taking off and the landing gear left the ground, the airplane entered a bank of about 10 degrees to the left. The pilot initially assumed that the bank had been induced by a crosswind, but the bank continued to increase as the airplane's speed increased. The pilot then leveled the airplane about 75 feet above the ground and slowed to 50 mph in an attempt to evaluate the control issues. While applying full right control stick and full right rudder, the bank would not decrease, so the pilot attempted to perform a forced landing with the bank angle about 45 degrees. When the pilot decreased engine power, the airplane nose rose, and the airplane stalled and spun to the left. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the nose, cockpit, and left wing. No broken flight control cables were found during a postaccident examination; however, due to the extent of impact-related damage to the airplane, operation of the ailerons could not be verified. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot suggested that a precautionary/aborted landing should have been undertaken upon the first indication of control issues during the takeoff. The airplane's ballistic parachute system did not activate.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Flight control system-(general)-Not specified - C

Full Narrative

Shortly after initiating the takeoff and just after the landing gear of the experimental airplane left the ground, the airplane banked about 10 degrees left. The pilot initially assumed the bank had been induced by a crosswind, but the bank continued to increase as the airplane's speed increased. The pilot then leveled the airplane about 75 feet above the ground and slowed to 50 mph in an attempt to evaluate the control issues. While applying full right control stick and full right rudder, the bank would not decrease, so the pilot attempted to perform a forced landing with the bank angle now reaching about 45 degrees. When the pilot decreased engine power the nose of the airplane rose, the airplane stalled, and then spun to the left. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the nose, cockpit, and left wing. The airplane was examined at the scene by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The inspector noted that the airplane's ballistic parachute system had not activated and he was not able to observe any broken flight control cables, but due to the extent of impact-related damage to the airplane, was unable to verify operation of the ailerons. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated, "Immediate precautionary/aborted landing should have been undertaken upon first indication of control issues on takeoff…"

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLoehle Aircraft Loehle P-40
Tail NumberN414L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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