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December 24, 2012 · Seguine Swift II · N84NS

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Seguine Swift II
Tail Number
N84NS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA116

The airplane was climbing through about 50 to 75 feet above ground level when it suddenly rolled left. The pilot tried to counteract the roll, but the airplane was unresponsive to control inputs. The sudden roll followed by a lack of control authority was consistent with an aerodynamic stall as the airplane transitioned from the aerodynamic effects of flight near the ground. A stall progression near the ailerons would have affected control authority. A postaccident examination of the flight control system revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. It is likely that the pilot climbed too steeply after takeoff without attaining the proper airspeed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain a proper pitch attitude and airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

On December 24, 2012, about 1015 central standard time, an experimental amateur-built Swift II, N84NS, impacted terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from Twin-Oaks Airport (T94), San Antonio, Texas. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the pilot rated passenger sustain minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed for the local flight that was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during takeoff on runway 30 (2,225 feet by 30 feet, turf), he rotated the airplane about 75-80 knots. The airplane experienced a normal climb until reaching about 50-75 feet above ground level, when the airplane "suddenly" pitched left and was unresponsive to control inputs. The pilot tried to flare the airplane and reduce engine power "just before" the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane also impacted fences and a shed. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, a witness stated that the airplane pitched up abnormally. The pilot had modified the wings, and the wing stall progression was from the wing tip to wing root. There was about 12 gallons of fuel in the left wing fuel. The pilot stated that he was unable to counteract the left roll. Examination of the airplane flight controls confirmed flight control continuity.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CST
Nearest AirportTwin-Oaks Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2225 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSeguine Swift II
Tail NumberN84NS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time16:34
Weather SourceWFAC

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