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December 2, 2011 · Nuse George F1H Rocket · N295JS
Caroleen, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caroleen, NC
Aircraft
Nuse George F1H Rocket
Tail Number
N295JS
Operator
Supair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA094
The tailwheel-equipped experimental amateur-built airplane was departing from a turf runway at night. The pilot reported that he observed two deer crossing the runway and swerved to avoid them. At that time, a flashlight fell from the top of the instrument panel to the floor of the cockpit. The pilot looked down to retrieve the flashlight and did not realize that the airplane had veered off the runway. He subsequently noticed that the airplane did not feel right, looked up, and observed that the airplane was approaching the tree line. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle and applied brakes; however, the airplane struck trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The tail-wheel equipped experimental amateur-built airplane was departing from a turf runway at night. The pilot reported that he observed two deer crossing the runway and swerved to avoid them. At that time, a flashlight fell from the top of the instrument panel to the floor of the cockpit. The pilot looked down to retrieve the flashlight and did not realize that the airplane had veered off the runway. He subsequently noticed that the airplane did not feel right, looked up, and observed an approaching tree line. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle and applied brakes; however, the airplane struck trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EST
Nearest AirportSUMMEY (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNuse George F1H Rocket
Tail NumberN295JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSupair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC