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October 11, 2022 · Pober Pixie · N872UE
Sterling, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sterling, CO
Aircraft
Pober Pixie (2019)
Tail Number
N872UE
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA013
The pilot reported that he had just purchased the airplane. During the second takeoff the airplane encountered a “violent variable wind gust”; the left wing rose unexpectedly, and the airplane stalled. The pilot reported that there was not enough altitude to recover and the airplane impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of takeoff, wind was reported as 250° at 23 knots, gusting to 30 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Capability exceeded
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had just purchased the airplane. During the second takeoff the airplane encountered a “violent variable wind gust”; the left wing rose unexpectedly, and the airplane stalled. The pilot reported that there was not enough altitude to recover and the airplane impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of takeoff, wind was reported as 250° at 23 knots, gusting to 30 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSterling Airport (0nm NNE)
Runway33/1
Runway Length5201 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPober Pixie
Tail NumberN872UE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · Pober Pixie 1 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 23 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC