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March 16, 2016 · Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I NO Series · N8109E
Erwin, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Erwin, NC
Aircraft
Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I NO Series (2005)
Tail Number
N8109E
Operator
Jerry Williford
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16CA134
The pilot/owner reported that he was departing on his first flight in the experimental airplane he had just purchased. He began the takeoff roll to the west and the wind pushed the airplane towards the right side of the runway. He attempted to correct with left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He then added left aileron, but the airplane continued right and the right wing struck a tree limb. According to the pilot, "The next thing I knew I was on the ground." The pilot reported he had 200 total hours of flight experience, and that his experience was divided between both certified and experimental airplanes. He stated that his airplane had no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Related operating info - C
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner reported that he was departing on his first flight in the experimental airplane he had just purchased. He began the takeoff roll to the west and the wind pushed the airplane towards the right side of the runway. He attempted to correct with left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He then added left aileron, but the airplane continued right and the right wing struck a tree limb. According to the pilot, "The next thing I knew I was on the ground."The pilot reported he had 200 total hours of flight experience, and that his experience was divided between both certified and experimental airplanes. He stated that his airplane had no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSawyer Field (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEichhorn Gary L Skyraider I NO Series
Tail NumberN8109E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry Williford
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 447 · Reciprocating · 40
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:20
Weather SourceWFAC