ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385676
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| Date: | Saturday 30 June 2001 |
| Time: | 17:50 LT |
| Type: | Smith FW-190 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N376FW |
| MSN: | 217 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 500 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reedley, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Reedley, CA (O32) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot lost control of the airplane during takeoff. The pilot stated he took off on too hot of a day with a high density altitude and failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to keep from stalling the airplane. The airplane inadvertently rolled to the left over the departure end of the runway. The pilot continued with the roll in an attempt to level the wings before impacting terrain. Two witnesses reported they observed the airplane takeoff then turn toward the left. They then observed the wings rock from side to side before the airplane rolled left and pitch nose down.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX01LA229
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 06:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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