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May 5, 2020 · M-Squared Sport 1000 · N7013W

Little Falls, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Little Falls, MN
Aircraft
M-Squared Sport 1000 (1997)
Tail Number
N7013W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA177

The uncertificated pilot stated that he replaced the wing and control surface skins of the airplane and planned to perform a test flight. He said that shortly after adding power, the airplane "jumped up" 15 ft off the ground and drifted away from the runway centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs to return the airplane back to runway centerline and then applied full engine power to initiate a go-around. About 100 ft agl, the airplane banked hard to the left. The pilot applied right aileron control input but was unable to reduce the bank. The airplane descended and impacted the ground about 200 yards from the end of the runway. The pilot stated that there were no engine-related mechanical anomalies. The flight controls were subject to impact damage; however, the damage was consistent with failures associated with overload due to ground impact and not a failure in flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The uncertificated pilot stated that he replaced the wing and control surface skins of the airplane and planned to perform a test flight. He said that shortly after adding power, the airplane "jumped up" 15 ft off the ground and drifted away from the runway centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs to return the airplane back to runway centerline and then applied full engine power to initiate a go-around. About 100 ft agl, the airplane banked hard to the left. The pilot applied right aileron control input but was unable to reduce the bank. The airplane descended and impacted the ground about 200 yards from the end of the runway. The pilot stated that there were no engine-related mechanical anomalies. The flight controls were subject to impact damage; however, the damage was consistent with failures associated with overload due to ground impact and not a failure in flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 CDT
Nearest AirportLittle Falls/Morrison County-L (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4010 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftM-Squared Sport 1000
Tail NumberN7013W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 34 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:26
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data