Pilot Debrief

SIBLEY GLASAIR near Midlothian, TX — 2014-05-24

Final reportCEN14LA259
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Date
2014-05-24
Location
Midlothian, TX, USA
Airport
2TS5
Aircraft
SIBLEY GLASAIR
Registration
N4VX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain sufficient training and experience to operate the high-performance airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the high-performance airplane's left wing dropped and that the airplane then turned toward the left side of the runway. The pilot applied corrective control inputs but was unsuccessful in regaining airplane control. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground; a postcrash fire ensued, which destroyed the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed flight control continuity. The pilot stated that he did not have enough time, training, or experience to be flying the high-performance airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after initial left wing drop.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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