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June 7, 2013 · Garland Avipro Bearhawk · N540TH

Sheridan, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sheridan, WY
Aircraft
Garland Avipro Bearhawk
Tail Number
N540TH
Operator
Garland Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA263

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to return back to his home airport. He configured the airplane for a three-point takeoff and added full power. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left and subsequently became airborne. As the airplane ascended to about 50 feet above ground level (agl), the left wing dropped and subsequently struck the ground. The airplane was substantially damaged when it tumbled in a cartwheel-type maneuver with the right wing flipping over and striking the terrain. The airplane came to rest on its belly in a grassy area adjacent to the taxiway. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He noted that the wind was calm. He thought that the airplane initially veered left because of p-factor and his delay in recognizing this aerodynamic phenomenon.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to return back to his home airport. He configured the airplane for a three-point takeoff and added full power. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left and subsequently became airborne. As the airplane ascended to about 50 feet above ground level (agl), the left wing dropped and subsequently struck the ground. The airplane was substantially damaged when it tumbled in a cartwheel-type maneuver with the right wing flipping over and striking the terrain. The airplane came to rest on its belly in a grassy area adjacent to the taxiway. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He noted that the wind was calm. He thought that the airplane initially veered left because of p-factor and his delay in recognizing this aerodynamic phenomenon.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSheridan County Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGarland Avipro Bearhawk
Tail NumberN540TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGarland Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L35D · Reciprocating · 235

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data