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November 1, 2019 · Zenair CH701 · N102PH

Salem, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salem, OR
Aircraft
Zenair CH701 (2009)
Tail Number
N102PH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA053

The pilot reported that, while taking off, the airplane "suddenly jumped" up about 30 ft with a nose-high attitude and rolled right. He corrected by applying left and forward inputs on the flight controls. The airplane then rolled left. Attempting to level the wings, he reduced power, and the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot further reported that it was his first flight in the experimental, amateur-built airplane and that he should have waited for calm winds before trying a first flight in an unfamiliar airplane. 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 failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while taking off, the airplane, "suddenly jumped" about 30 ft into the air with a nose high attitude and rolled to the right. He corrected by, applying left and forward input on the flight controls. The airplane then rolled to the left. Attempting to level the wings, he reduced power and the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot further reported that, it was his first flight in the experimental amateur-built airplane and should have waited for calm winds before trying first flight in unfamiliar aircraft. 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. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, accident, the wind was from 360° at 12 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 34.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMcnary Fld (0nm S)
Runway34
Runway Length5146 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftZenair CH701
Tail NumberN102PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 21 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data