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January 31, 2016 · Cessna 172 D · N2567U
La Junta, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
La Junta, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 D (1963)
Tail Number
N2567U
Operator
Kevin Huckabee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA150
The pilot reported that during a night takeoff, shortly after the airplane lifted off the runway, he "felt a force" on the tail. He further reported that the angle of attack changed to an "extreme angle", the airspeed decreased, and the stall warning horn was audible. Subsequently the left wing impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, at the time of the accident, conditions were wind 30 degrees at 19 knots, wind gust 27 knots. The airplane was departing on runway 26.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a night takeoff, shortly after the airplane lifted off the runway, he "felt a force" on the tail. He further reported that the angle of attack changed to an "extreme angle", the airspeed decreased, and the stall warning horn was audible. Subsequently the left wing impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, at the time of the accident, conditions were wind 30 degrees at 19 knots, wind gust 27 knots. The airplane was departing on runway 26.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MST
Nearest AirportLa Junta Muni (0nm SW)
Runway26
Runway Length6849 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 D
Tail NumberN2567U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKevin Huckabee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind30° @ 19 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 25 C
Altimeter29.53 inHg
Observation Time01:33
Weather SourceWFAC