ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293602
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| Date: | Friday 17 June 2005 |
| Time: | 09:25 LT |
| Type: | Valentin Taifun 17E |
| Owner/operator: | Joseph Bacon |
| Registration: | N13BH |
| MSN: | 1054 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 655 hours |
| Engine model: | Limbach L2000 EB |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Waterbury, Connecticut -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Waterbury, CT (N41) |
| Waterbury, CT (N41) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff climb, when the airplane reached an altitude of 35 feet, it encountered a downdraft caused by trees on the west side of the runway. The airplane seemed to "sag," was unable to continue its climb, and impacted the tree line. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. Witnesses also reported that the takeoff and initial climb appeared normal; however, at about 30 feet the airplane did not continue to accelerate or climb prior to impacting the trees.
Probable Cause: The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC05CA101
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2022 08:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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