ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353908
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| Date: | Tuesday 18 August 1998 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aero Commander S2R |
| Owner/operator: | Rebel Flyers, Inc. |
| Registration: | N1731S |
| MSN: | 1428R |
| Total airframe hrs: | 9100 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Beeville, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | (3R0) |
| Victoria, TX (KVCT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the initial climb after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the agricultural airplane. Witnesses observed the airplane lift off the runway after a ground roll of about 800 to 1,000 feet. It appeared that the airplane was about 4 to 5 feet above the runway when the right wing dipped downward and then leveled. The airplane's nose pitched up, and the airplane veered to the right. The right wing dipped again, and the airplane turned right, nosed down and impacted the ground. The owner stated that the "aircraft was checked thoroughly" prior to the flight since it had not flown in two weeks. The owner indicated that there was no "Mechanical Malfunction Failure."
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the ensuing inadvertent stall.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA363
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 16:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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