ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355680
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| Date: | Thursday 26 June 1997 |
| Time: | 18:45 LT |
| Type: |  Rans S-12 Airaile |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2117X |
| MSN: | 1194530 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 68 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 58Z |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Collins, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (3V5) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Following takeoff on his first solo flight in the aircraft, the nose of the aircraft continued to rise and the pilot could not lower the nose with full nose down elevator application. In addition, according to the pilot, the aircraft was right wing heavy. The owner of the aircraft could not provide specific performance or weight and balance information, but stated the center of gravity tended to be 'somewhat' forward with lighter weight in the cockpit. The owner was approximately 30 to 40 pounds heavier than the pilot. In addition, following the accident, examination provided evidence that the right lift strut support cable was not connected at the upper fitting and exhibited no evidence of impact damage.
Probable Cause: Attempt by the pilot to fly the aircraft with the center of gravity out of limits. A factor was a disconnected lift strut support cable.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA237
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 14:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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