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September 9, 2016 · Pacific Aerospace 750XL NO Series · N750SS

Warrenton, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (14 uninjured)
Location
Warrenton, VA
Aircraft
Pacific Aerospace 750XL NO Series (2005)
Tail Number
N750SS
Operator
D C Skydiving Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA477

The pilot reported that this was his third skydiving flight of the day and he performed a back taxi on the runway for takeoff. He further reported that as he rotated the airplane for takeoff, he heard a "steady" stall warning horn, the flight controls felt mushy, and the airplane would not climb. The pilot reported that he aborted the takeoff and applied max braking and reverse thrust, but the airplane overran the runway remaining. Subsequently, the landing gear collapsed and the airplane collided with a fence. The left and right wing sustained substantial damage. After the accident, the pilot reported that he observed the wing flaps in the fully retracted position. He reported that the flaps should have been set to 20 degrees for takeoff. The pilot reported that he forgot to set the flaps during the back taxi for takeoff because he was communicating with other airplanes near the airport. The pilot reported that he did not use a physical checklist, but he did run through a checklist mentally. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to set the wing flaps for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an aborted takeoff, and a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that this was his third skydiving flight of the day and he performed a back taxi on the runway for takeoff. He further reported that as he rotated the airplane for takeoff, he heard a "steady" stall warning horn, the flight controls felt mushy, and the airplane would not climb. The pilot reported that he aborted the takeoff and applied max braking and reverse thrust, but the airplane overran the runway remaining. Subsequently, the landing gear collapsed and the airplane collided with a fence. The left and right wing sustained substantial damage. After the accident, the pilot reported that he observed the wing flaps in the fully retracted position. He reported that the flaps should have been set to 20 degrees for takeoff. The pilot reported that he forgot to set the flaps during the back taxi for takeoff because he was communicating with other airplanes near the airport. The pilot reported that he did not use a physical checklist, but he did run through a checklist mentally. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWarrenton Air Park (0nm SSW)
Runway22
Runway Length2215 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPacific Aerospace 750XL NO Series
Tail NumberN750SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD C Skydiving Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-34 · Turboprop · 750
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (14 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured14
Total14
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data