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July 15, 2019 · Thomas Wild AVID · N987TW
York, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
York, SC
Aircraft
Thomas Wild AVID (2014)
Tail Number
N987TW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA416
The pilot reported that he was transitioning to a new airplane. He stated that, during takeoff, it was the first time with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the throttle. About 10 ft above the runway, he intended to pitch the nose up to initiate a climb. However, he inadvertently pulled back on the throttle control with his right hand. The airspeed decreased, the left wing aerodynamically stalled, and the airplane impacted an adjacent corn field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the throttle.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while transitioning to a new airplane, during takeoff for the first time with his left hand on the control stick and the right hand on the throttle, about 10 ft above the runway, he intended to pitch the nose up to initiate a climb. However, he inadvertently pulled back on the throttle control with his right hand. The airplane's airspeed decreased, the left wing aerodynamically stalled, and the airplane impacted an adjacent corn field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportYORK (0nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length2580 ft
Runway Width118 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThomas Wild AVID
Tail NumberN987TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC