Pilot Debrief

Ison Aircraft Eros near Schoolcraft, MI — 2012-08-12

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Date
2012-08-12
Location
Schoolcraft, MI, USA
Aircraft
Ison Aircraft Eros
Registration
N4007B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.

NTSB narrative

The airplane unexpectedly banked to the left during an initial climb over trees that were located at the departure end of an airstrip at the pilot's residence. The pilot regained control of the airplane about 25 feet above the ground and landed on a corn field. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with the flight control system that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate or an airman medical certificate.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot should have obtained proper certification before flying the aircraft.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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