Pilot Debrief

Howell FW2C80TR near Washington, IA — 2008-07-23

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Date
2008-07-23
Location
Washington, IA, USA
Airport
AWG
Aircraft
Howell FW2C80TR
Registration
N92FW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.

NTSB narrative

The airplane departed from runway 18 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, concrete) for a local flight. During takeoff, about 30 feet above the ground, the airplane yawed to the right and into a cornfield, damaging the left wing. The pilot stated that the airplane may have stalled. The pilot was uninjured and the passenger received minor injuries. The pilot, who "normally" flies solo, stated that the aircraft was too heavy and that he should have lifted off with a higher ground speed.

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