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July 24, 2021 · Piper PA18 150 · N83411

Larimore, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Larimore, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1976)
Tail Number
N83411
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA337

The pilot reported that the airplane began turning left immediately after takeoff and did not seem to be responding to his control inputs. His attempts to maintain control were not successful and the airplane climb rate was deteriorating with the engine at full power. He recalled attempting to “pull back” as the airplane impacted the trees. The airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident examination confirmed flight control continuity with no evidence of a preimpact flight control anomaly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On July 24, 2021, about 0715 central daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N83411, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Larimore, North Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured; the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the preflight inspection, run-up, and initial portion of the takeoff were normal; however, immediately after lifting off, the airplane began turning left and did not seem to be responding to his control inputs. He attempted to maintain control using opposite rudder and aileron, but the airplane continued to the left. The climb rate was deteriorating with the engine at full power, and he thought the airplane might aerodynamically stall. He recalled attempting to “pull back” as the airplane impacted the trees. The airplane impacted trees about 100 yards southwest of the arrival threshold of runway 30 oriented on a southeast heading and came to rest in a nose-down attitude within the tree line. The airframe sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident examination confirmed flight control continuity with no evidence of a preimpact flight control anomaly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLarimore Municipal (0.5nm WNW)
Runway30
Runway Length2914 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN83411
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time06:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data