Pilot Debrief

ARGENCE RV-8 near Angleton, TX — 2009-04-04

Final reportCEN09LA236
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Date
2009-04-04
Location
Angleton, TX, USA
Airport
81D
Aircraft
ARGENCE RV-8
Registration
N89EA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout.

NTSB narrative

The accident airplane departed third in a flight of four airplanes. The pilot of the first airplane was observed doing a roll during climb-out. The second airplane climbed out normally. As the third and accident airplane was on initial climbout the airplane was observed to do a roll. As the airplane's wings rolled back to a level attitude, the airplane impacted into trees and subsequently the ground. The pilot exited the airplane unassisted, but was later airlifted to a hospital. Following the accident, continuity was established to all of the airplane's flight controls. Due to the pilot's injuries, he could not be interviewed by investigators or submit an accident report form.

NTSB coding

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