Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 175A near Foley, AL — 2008-10-22

Final reportERA09LA026
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Date
2008-10-22
Location
Foley, AL, USA
Airport
5R4
Aircraft
CESSNA 175A
Registration
N7919T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.

NTSB narrative

The pilot performed a run-up and magneto check before attempting to take off with full power. The airplane rose about 30 feet on takeoff, stalled, and then impacted the runway. The pilot, who last received a medical certificate on May 13, 1972, and reported no flight time on his medical application, was attempting to fly an airplane that was 4 years out of annual inspection and had been tied down for the last 3 years outside. Attempts to obtain information from the pilot were unsuccessful. The owner stated that the pilot was also a mechanic and obtained a ferry permit for the flight. However, the Federal Aviation Administration found no record of a request or issuance of a ferry permit. In addition, no preimpact damage to or failures of the engine or airframe were identified during on-scene examination.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot should have ensured valid ferry permit and current medical certification.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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