Sunday, July 21, 2019

Avid Mark IV, N987TW: Accident occurred July 15, 2019 at York Airport (01SC), South Carolina

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South Carolina

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://registry.faa.gov/N987TW

Location: York, SC
Accident Number: GAA19CA416
Date & Time: 07/15/2019, 1400 EDT
Registration: N987TW
Aircraft: Thomas Wild AVID
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Miscellaneous/other
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis 

The pilot reported that he was transitioning to a new airplane. He stated that, during takeoff, it was the first time with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the throttle. About 10 ft above the runway, he intended to pitch the nose up to initiate a climb. However, he inadvertently pulled back on the throttle control with his right hand. The airspeed decreased, the left wing aerodynamically stalled, and the airplane impacted an adjacent corn field.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot's inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the throttle.

Findings

Aircraft
Angle of attack - Capability exceeded (Cause)

Personnel issues
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Cause)
Incorrect action performance - Pilot (Cause)
Total experience w/ equipment - Pilot (Factor)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff
Miscellaneous/other (Defining event)

Initial climb
Aerodynamic stall/spin

Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Sport Pilot
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 06/03/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 1400 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model), 700 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5.2 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5.2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Thomas Wild
Registration: N987TW
Model/Series: AVID
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 001412
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/09/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1050 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 41 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: 582
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 65 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As:
Operator Designator Code: 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KUZA, 669 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1754 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 105°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 40°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.13 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 33°C / 21°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: York, SC (01SC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: York, SC (01SC)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 1400 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: YORK (01SC)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 779 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2580 ft / 118 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.029167, -81.252500 (est)

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