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December 15, 2024 · Capella Aircraft FW1C50 · N556CF

Ozark, MO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ozark, MO
Aircraft
Capella Aircraft FW1C50 (1997)
Tail Number
N556CF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA062

The pilot reported that he was unfamiliar with the single seat amateur-built airplane and his intent was to perform high-speed taxi testing of the airplane. He stated that he made a high-speed taxi to the south on runway 18 and then proceeded to make another high-speed taxi in the opposite direction on runway 36. During the high-speed taxi on runway 36, wind from the southeast picked up the left wing, the airplane inadvertently became airborne, and the airplane drifted to the right. The airplane was heading toward trees and the pilot applied full throttle to clear the trees but was unable to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane struck the ground, and the nose and right main landing gear separated. The right wing incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was unfamiliar with the single seat amateur-built airplane and his intent was to perform high-speed taxi testing of the airplane. He stated that he made a high-speed taxi to the south on runway 18 and then proceeded to make another high-speed taxi in the opposite direction on runway 36. During the high-speed taxi on runway 36, wind from the southeast picked up the left wing, the airplane inadvertently became airborne, and the airplane drifted to the right. The airplane was heading toward trees and the pilot applied full throttle to clear the trees but was unable to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane struck the ground, and the nose and right main landing gear separated. The right wing incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CST
Nearest AirportGIMLIN (0nm E)
Runway18/3
Runway Length3005 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCapella Aircraft FW1C50
Tail NumberN556CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 52
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time11:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data