Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC near Payson, AZ — 2022-11-11

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Date
2022-11-11
Location
Payson, AZ, USA
Aircraft
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Registration
N615DD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was attempting to takeoff from an approximate 800 ft long unimproved dirt, curved and slightly upslope backcountry airstrip that had about 200 ft that was unusable. The pilot configured the airplane for a short field takeoff toward the downhill. The pilot reported that when the airplane reached the end of the airstrip, the airplane did not have sufficient speed to fly and lifted off the ground slightly, then settled back to the ground. The airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip and collided with vegetation. The right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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