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September 1, 2013 · Maxair Drifter Drifter II · N42548
Lafayette, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lafayette, TN
Aircraft
Maxair Drifter Drifter II (2008)
Tail Number
N42548
Operator
David a Gregory
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA400
The pilot of the amateur-built, amphibious, light-sport airplane reported that the airplane accelerated and lifted off from the asphalt runway without incident; however, during the initial climb it encountered "severe turbulence." The pilot was not able to control the airplane and was attempting to return to the airport when it landed hard in a soy bean field, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation; nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported that wind at the time of the accident was light and variable, with gusts up to 8 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the amateur-built, amphibious, light-sport airplane reported that the airplane accelerated and lifted off from the asphalt runway without incident; however, during the initial climb it encountered "severe turbulence." The pilot was not able to control the airplane and was attempting to return to the airport when it landed hard in a soy bean field, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation; nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported that winds at the time of the accident were light and variable, with gusts up to 8 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLafayette Muni (1nm E)
Runway01
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaxair Drifter Drifter II
Tail NumberN42548
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Gregory
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Sprt · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC