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February 5, 2022 · Dehavilland DHC-2 · N1454Z

Gilbert, SC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gilbert, SC
Aircraft
Dehavilland DHC-2 (1955)
Tail Number
N1454Z
Operator
Out There Outfitters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA116

The pilot of the tailwheel airplane reported that he was attempting to depart a 1,000-ft-long pasture. He forgot to position the flaps to takeoff setting and by the time he realized the error, it was too late to reject the takeoff. The pilot attempted to clear trees at the end of the pasture with the flaps retracted, but the airplane collided with the trees and came to rest upright. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel airplane reported that he was attempting to depart a 1,000-ft-long pasture. He forgot to position the flaps to takeoff setting and by the time he realized the error, it was too late to reject the takeoff. The pilot attempted to clear trees at the end of the pasture with the flaps retracted, but the airplane collided with the trees and came to rest upright. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDehavilland DHC-2
Tail NumberN1454Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOut There Outfitters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985 · Reciprocating · 400
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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