Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Huntsville, Arkansas
Accident Number: GAA20CA064
Date & Time: November 9, 2019, 09:45 Local
Registration: N24EP
Aircraft: New Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin
Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from a wet, turf runway, the airplane encountered mud and veered left. He applied aft pressure to the stick, and the airplane climbed into ground effect. The pilot pulled up and attempted to climb out of ground effect, but the airplane descended and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 failure to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff from a muddy, turf runway and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Findings
Aircraft Pitch control - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft Angle of attack - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Environmental issues Wet surface - Effect on operation
Environmental issues Tree(s) - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Takeoff Aerodynamic stall/spin (Defining event)
Takeoff-rejected takeoff Nose over/nose down
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 13, 2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: September 9, 2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 711 hours (Total, all aircraft), 32 hours (Total, this make and model), 711 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: New Glasair
Registration: N24EP
Model/Series: SPORTSMAN GS-2 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2018
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: 7466
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 1, 2019 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 62 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: YIO-390-EXP
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 210 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KASG, 1353 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 18 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 15:48 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 287°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 15 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 230°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.2 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 10°C / 3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Huntsville, AR (H34)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lakeview, AR (3M0)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 09:45 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Huntsville Muni H34
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 1747 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Soft; Wet
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1250 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 36.078056,-93.754997(est)
Accident Number: GAA20CA064
Date & Time: 11/09/2019, 0945 CST
Registration: N24EP
Aircraft: New Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Nose over/nose down
Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from a wet turf runway, the airplane encountered mud, and veered left. He applied aft pressure to the stick and the airplane climbed into ground-effect. The pilot "pulled up" and attempted to climb out of ground effect, but the airplane descended and collided with trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/13/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/09/2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 711 hours (Total, all aircraft), 32 hours (Total, this make and model), 711 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: New Glasair
Registration: N24EP
Model/Series: SPORTSMAN GS-2 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2018
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 7466
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/01/2019, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 62 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: YIO-390-EXP
Registered Owner: Bray-Bryn Llc
Rated Power: 210 hp
Operator: Bray-Bryn Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KASG, 1353 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 18 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1548 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 287°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 15 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 230°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.21 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 10°C / 3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Huntsville, AR (H34)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lakeview, AR (3M0)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0945 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Huntsville Muni (H34)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 1747 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Soft; Wet
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1250 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 36.078056, -93.755000 (est)
HUNTSVILLE, Arkansas (KNWA) — One person suffered minor injuries after a small plane crash near Mitchusson Park in Huntsville on Saturday.
Fire Chief Kevin Shinn said two men were testing out a new plane when it crashed in a wooded area about two miles south of the airport in Huntsville on Saturday morning.
The pilot suffered lacerations to his head, but the passenger was uninjured.
Shinn said the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the accident.
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