ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386244
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| Date: | Sunday 4 February 2001 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: | Storey MK 7 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1296 |
| MSN: | 2 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 136 hours |
| Engine model: | Volkswagen 1600CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marana, AZ -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marana, AZ (KPVT) |
| Eloy, AZ (E60) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a forced landing from the initial climb after takeoff, the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that the available runway had an upslope gradient and upon realizing there was not sufficent distance to clear terrain, decided to settle in a clearing.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation with regards to runway choice, terrain, and performance capabilities of the airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX01LA086
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 12:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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