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August 31, 2019 · Diamond DA20 C1 · N98BZ

Convington, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Convington, TN
Aircraft
Diamond DA20 C1 (2016)
Tail Number
N98BZ
Operator
Cti Aircraft Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA527

The flight instructor reported that he instructed his student to perform a soft-field takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the instructor had his hands on the flight controls while the student pilot released the yoke back pressure and the airplane began to climb, but the airplane's nose was too high. The flight instructor pushed forward on the control stick to correct the nose high attitude, "and the plane started to pull to the right." The flight instructor does not know whether the stall warning horn sounded, as the airplane flew over the right edge of the runway, but he does recall being on the flight controls when the airplane descended and impacted the grass safety area on the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage composite structure. 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 student pilot's improper pitch attitude during the takeoff climb, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and ground impact.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he instructed his student to perform a soft-field takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the instructor had his hands on the flight controls while the student pilot released the yoke back pressure and the airplane began to climb, but the airplane's nose was too high. The flight instructor pushed forward on the control stick to correct the nose high attitude, "and the plane started to pull to the right." The flight instructor does not know whether the stall warning horn sounded, as the airplane flew over the right edge of the runway, but he does recall being on the flight controls when the airplane descended and impacted the grass safety area on the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage composite structure. 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 Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCovington Muni (0nm S)
Runway19
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond DA20 C1
Tail NumberN98BZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCti Aircraft Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240-B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time10:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data