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April 27, 2018 · L-Bird CCX-2000 NO Series · N844FC

Hood River, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hood River, OR
Aircraft
L-Bird CCX-2000 NO Series (2017)
Tail Number
N844FC
Operator
L-Bird
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA236

The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the experimental, amateur-built airplane encountered a right crosswind. The pilot applied right aileron and right rudder, but the airplane rolled to the left. The left wing struck the ground, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The left wing struck a runway light, and the airplane cartwheeled before coming to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the engine mounts. The METAR at the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 9 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The wind direction was reported as variable between 230° and 320°. The pilot attempted to take off from runway 25. In the recommendation section of the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented by choosing to cancel the flight due to high-wind conditions. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, the experimental amateur-built airplane encountered a right crosswind. The pilot applied right aileron and right rudder, but the airplane rolled to the left. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The left wing struck a runway light and the airplane cartwheeled before coming to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the engine mounts. The METAR at the airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 9 knots and gusting to 22 knots. The wind direction was reported as variable between 230° and 320°. The pilot attempted to takeoff on runway 25. Per the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, in the Recommendation section the pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented by making the choice to cancel the flight due to high wind conditions. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 PDT
Nearest AirportKen Jernstedt Airfield (0nm W)
Runway25
Runway Length3040 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftL-Bird CCX-2000 NO Series
Tail NumberN844FC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL-Bird
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior/Aero Sport Power · CC363i-1001 · Reciprocating · 186
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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