The private pilot stated that, during the initial climb after takeoff, he checked the airspeed and lowered the airplane's nose. He reported that the airplane rolled to the right, which he corrected, then the airplane "abruptly" rolled to the left. He was unable to correct the roll, and the airplane descended and impacted terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane. A witness reported that the airplane was airborne in a wings level, "very high" nose-up attitude when he first saw it. He stated that, after a few seconds, the left wing and the nose dropped. Shortly after that, the right wing dropped, the nose-down attitude increased, and the airplane impacted terrain. A video of the accident corroborated the witness account. The witness's recollection of the accident, along with the video of the accident airplane just before the accident, suggest that the pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Findings
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
NTSB Identification: CEN17LA001
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, October 01, 2016 in Jennings, LA
Aircraft: DRAKE KITFOX SPEEDSTER, registration: N157D
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On October 1, 2016, at 1300 central daylight time, an experimental light sport, amateur-built Drake Kitfox Speedster, N157D, collided with the terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from the Jennings Airport (3R7), Jennings, Louisiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The intended destination was Slaughter Airpark (SL77), Slaughter, Louisiana.
The pilot reported that he was the last airplane in a flight of four to takeoff. He stated he verified his altitude and airspeed, and retracted the flaps during the takeoff. He stated he checked the airspeed, lowered the nose of the airplane, and resumed the climb. The pilot reported the airplane rolled to the right, which he corrected, then the airplane "abruptly" rolled to the left. He was unable to correct the roll and the airplane descended to impact with the terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions of the airplane.
A witness reported the airplane was airborne in a wings level, "very high" nose up attitude when he first saw it. He stated that after a few seconds the left wing dropped and the nose lowered. Shortly after that, the right wing dropped and the airplane nosed down even more until it impacted the terrain.
A video posted on YouTube by furley85 showed the airplane climbing out in a steep, nose-high attitude after takeoff. The airplane was a couple hundred feet above the grass airstrip when the left wing dropped and the nose lowered. The airplane rolled back through wings level then the right wing dropped and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, October 01, 2016 in Jennings, LA
Aircraft: DRAKE KITFOX SPEEDSTER, registration: N157D
Injuries: 1 Serious.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On October 1, 2016, at 1400 central daylight time, an experimental light sport, amateur-built Drake Kitfox Speedster, N157D, collided with the terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from the Jennings Airport (3R7), Jennings, Louisiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and the destination is unknown at this time. The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
NTSB Identification: CEN17LA001
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, October 01, 2016 in Jennings, LA
Aircraft: DRAKE KITFOX SPEEDSTER, registration: N157D
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On October 1, 2016, at 1300 central daylight time, an experimental light sport, amateur-built Drake Kitfox Speedster, N157D, collided with the terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from the Jennings Airport (3R7), Jennings, Louisiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The intended destination was Slaughter Airpark (SL77), Slaughter, Louisiana.
The pilot reported that he was the last airplane in a flight of four to takeoff. He stated he verified his altitude and airspeed, and retracted the flaps during the takeoff. He stated he checked the airspeed, lowered the nose of the airplane, and resumed the climb. The pilot reported the airplane rolled to the right, which he corrected, then the airplane "abruptly" rolled to the left. He was unable to correct the roll and the airplane descended to impact with the terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions of the airplane.
A witness reported the airplane was airborne in a wings level, "very high" nose up attitude when he first saw it. He stated that after a few seconds the left wing dropped and the nose lowered. Shortly after that, the right wing dropped and the airplane nosed down even more until it impacted the terrain.
A video posted on YouTube by furley85 showed the airplane climbing out in a steep, nose-high attitude after takeoff. The airplane was a couple hundred feet above the grass airstrip when the left wing dropped and the nose lowered. The airplane rolled back through wings level then the right wing dropped and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, October 01, 2016 in Jennings, LA
Aircraft: DRAKE KITFOX SPEEDSTER, registration: N157D
Injuries: 1 Serious.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On October 1, 2016, at 1400 central daylight time, an experimental light sport, amateur-built Drake Kitfox Speedster, N157D, collided with the terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from the Jennings Airport (3R7), Jennings, Louisiana. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the private pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and the destination is unknown at this time.
According to KPLC, a plane crashed near the Stearman Fly-in event at Jennings Airport at around 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon
They report that the event organizers say the pilot who crashed was not part of their event, but crashed near where the fly-in was being held.
No word on the pilot's current condition or what led to the crash.
Jennings Police are currently working the scene along with FAA officials to determine the cause of the accident.
Source: http://www.katc.com
JENNINGS, LA (KPLC) - A plane crashes at Stearman Fly-In in Jennings Airport.
Lisa Haag, organizer of the Stearman Fly-In which is going on at the same location, tells us the pilot who crashed was not part of their event.
Haag says a man was taken away by ambulance.
Jennings Airport officials tell KPLC they had 'no comment' on the incident.
No word on the pilot current condition or what led to the crash.
Source: http://www.kplctv.com
36th annual Stearman Fly-In
JENNINGS, LA (KPLC) - The Fly-In will be held from September 28 to October 2 at the Jennings Airport.
Veterans and families alike are able to see the WWII Stearman training aircraft and other planes up close.
Whether it brings back memories or makes new ones, this event is totally free and includes flyovers and a flying contest.
Story and video: http://www.kplctv.com
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