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October 14, 2020 · Muse STOL CH 750 · N750JD
Sewanee, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sewanee, TN
Aircraft
Muse STOL CH 750 (2016)
Tail Number
N750JD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA027
The pilot was taking off from a 3,700-ft-long runway and described that during the initial climb at an altitude of around 40 feet, the airplane encountered a downdraft from wind gusting over trees next to the runway. He further reported that the engine was developing full power, but the airplane was unable to climb out of the downdraft. The airplane impacted trees at the departure end of the runway, and the fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from a 3,700-ft-long runway and described that during the initial climb at an altitude of around 40 feet, the airplane encountered a downdraft from wind gusting over trees next to the runway. He further reported that the engine was developing full power, but the airplane was unable to climb out of the downdraft. The airplane impacted trees at the departure end of the runway, and the fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:03 CDT
Nearest AirportFranklin County Airport (0nm NE)
Runway6
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMuse STOL CH 750
Tail NumberN750JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGeneral Motors · 167.C.I. · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time12:55