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March 6, 2024 · Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · N601CF

Maricopa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maricopa, AZ
Aircraft
Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser (2007)
Tail Number
N601CF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA108

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll and after pulling the control stick back to initiate rotation, the airplane pulled off the ground quickly. Concerned the airplane would stall, the pilot then pushed the stick forward. The airplane’s nose lowered which resulted in the nosewheel contacting the runway surface and folding back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll and after pulling the control stick back to initiate rotation, the airplane pulled off the ground quickly. Concerned the airplane would stall, the pilot then pushed the stick forward. The airplane’s nose lowered which resulted in the nosewheel contacting the runway surface and folding back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:07 MST
Nearest AirportAk-Chin (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4751 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser
Tail NumberN601CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 41 F
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time07:56
Weather SourcePILO

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