ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355915
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| Date: | Wednesday 7 May 1997 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S1C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N12073 |
| MSN: | DEC |
| Total airframe hrs: | 306 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Salem, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (38D) |
| Lebanon, TN (M54) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered left, and the pilot counteracted with right rudder. The airplane's left wing then dropped, and the pilot rotated at 70 knots to avoid a wing strike. As the airplane became airborne, it rolled inverted to the left. The pilot applied full forward elevator; however, the airplane settled and impacted the ground. The pilot had 1 hour in make and model, and he reported that the crosswind conditions and his lack of experience in make and model contributed to the accident. About 25 miles west at Akron, OH, the 1251 EDT wind was from 010 degrees at 11 gusting 26 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the gusty crosswind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA087
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 17:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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