Pilot Debrief

Argence Enas A. Christen Eagle near Hernando, MS — 2009-10-21

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Date
2009-10-21
Location
Hernando, MS, USA
Airport
H75
Aircraft
Argence Enas A. Christen Eagle
Registration
N24EA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the preflight inspection, engine start, taxi, run up, lift off and initial climb were normal. He further stated that after the initial climb, he has no memory of the circumstances surrounding the crash. Witnesses reported that shortly after takeoff there was a “loud bang or pop” from the airplane. The pilot attempted to return to the airport; however, the airplane started to spin and collided with the ground in a nose-down attitude and slid about 70 feet before coming to rest. Examination of the wreckage found no preexisting mechanical problems with the airframe or engine.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after hearing loud bang.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents6

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