Pilot Debrief

PORTER JAMES GRANT SUPERIOR CUB near Beechgrove, IN — 2012-10-27

Final reportCEN13CA033
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Date
2012-10-27
Location
Beechgrove, IN, USA
Aircraft
PORTER JAMES GRANT SUPERIOR CUB
Registration
N97RP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a short field.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he planned to depart from a short grass field. To obtain more clearance from the trees at the end of the 700-foot strip, the pilot planned to turn just after takeoff. The pilot added that there was about a 10- to 20-degree right crosswind. During the takeoff, the airplane turned into the wind and the pilot was unable to correct that turn. The pilot attempted to climb through a small gap in the tree line; however, the airplane’s right wing collided with a tree and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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