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September 14, 2013 · Miller/Culpepper Christen Eagle II NO Series · N887AS
Blythe, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Blythe, GA
Aircraft
Miller/Culpepper Christen Eagle II NO Series (1990)
Tail Number
N887AS
Operator
Nodorft Allen J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA417
According to the pilot, there was about a 10 knot crosswind from the east while departing the airport to the south. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane drifted toward trees on the west side of the runway due to a left quartering tailwind. In addition, the airplane's climb performance decreased due to the tailwind. The pilot banked the airplane into the wind, the left wing "dropped," and the airplane stalled. The pilot made a forced landing and slid to a stop colliding with a tree and building structure. The airplane sustained substantial damage to left and right wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, there was about a 10 knot crosswind from the east while departing the airport to the south. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane drifted toward trees on the west side of the runway due to a left quartering tailwind. In addition, the airplane's climb performance decreased due to the tailwind. The pilot banked the airplane into the wind, the left wing "dropped," and the airplane stalled. The pilot made a forced landing and slid to a stop colliding with a tree and building structure. The airplane sustained substantial damage to left and right wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPea Patch Aerodrome (0nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMiller/Culpepper Christen Eagle II NO Series
Tail NumberN887AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNodorft Allen J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · L-19745-5 1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC