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April 30, 2012 · Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1 · N782MD
Ghent, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ghent, NY
Aircraft
Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
Tail Number
N782MD
Operator
Mark Daniels
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA313
According to the pilot, the airplane encountered a bump in the grass runway during the takeoff roll and lifted off the runway several knots slower than rotation speed. After liftoff, the airplane descended to the left side of the runway, impacted trees, and came to rest in a swampy area, resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the runway found it to be in satisfactory condition, with no evidence of bumps.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a bump in the grass runway that forced it to lift off the runway several knots under rotation speed. The airplane descended to the left, impacted trees off the left side of the runway, and came to rest in a swampy area resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors examined the runway after the accident and found it to be in satisfactory condition, with no evidence of bumps.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:31 EDT
Nearest AirportKline Kill Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
Tail NumberN782MD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark Daniels
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 28 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC