ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354748
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 March 1998 |
| Time: | 12:55 LT |
| Type: | Lawrence KITFOX |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N99TL |
| MSN: | 1437 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 140 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912UL |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cottonwood, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , AZ (P52) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said he had just begun his takeoff when his right wing touched the runway. The aircraft then suddenly lifted off to approximately 40 feet above the ground and to the left of the runway. He said he was still very slow and had minimal control over the airplane. Seconds later the aircraft descended to the ground and impacted in a slightly nose low attitude. The pilot admitted that he probably lifted off without sufficient airspeed. He reported that he had about 140 hours of total time and 1 hour of flight time in the preceding 90 days in this make and model airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain the proper airspeed for takeoff. A factor in the accident was his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA102
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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