ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293720
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| Date: | Monday 30 May 2005 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Aermacchi Bosbok AM 3-C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8ME |
| MSN: | 2009 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming GSO-480-B1B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marfa, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marfa Municipal Airport, TX (KMRF) |
| Kerrville Airport, TX (ERV/KERV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The 5,855-hour private pilot lost directional control on takeoff and struck a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) light with the left stabilizer/elevator. The pilot reported: "I believe the cause of the accident was pilot error. High density altitude and lifting the tail too soon without attaining enough airspeed."
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his premature liftoff resulting in a loss of directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW05CA148
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2022 12:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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