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July 24, 2018 · Just JA30 Superstol · N45FT

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Just JA30 Superstol (2015)
Tail Number
N45FT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18CA293

The private pilot stated that, during the initial climb after takeoff, the flight controls got mushy, and the airplane began to sink. The pilot added flaps and verified engine throttle position; however, the airplane continued to sink, and the flight controls continued to feel mushy. The pilot pushed the airplane's nose forward and retracted the flaps. The airplane descended and hit a ditch and gravel road before coming to rest adjacent to a chain-link fence. Examination of the airplane and related systems revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot's statement, along with the video of the accident, revealed that the ;ilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb and should have climbed more shallowly. Due to the low airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, the airplane aerodynamically stalled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The private pilot stated that, during the initial climb after takeoff, after "leveling out" and seeing an increase in airspeed, "the [flight] control got mushy, and the airplane began to sink slightly." The pilot added flaps and verified engine throttle position; however, the airplane continued to sink, and the flight controls continued to feel mushy. The pilot pushed the nose forward and retracted the flaps. The airplane descended and hit a ditch and gravel road before coming to rest adjacent a chain-linked-fence. Both wings were bent down and partially separated, both main landing gear collapsed, and the fuselage was impact damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane. A video of the accident corroborated the pilot's statement. An examination of the airplane, conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board investigator in charge and Federal Aviation Administration inspectors, revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:03 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Rgnl (1nm SSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJust JA30 Superstol
Tail NumberN45FT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data