Pilot Debrief

HOLLOMAN L B/HOLLOMAN E M SONEX near Chapmansboro, TN — 2012-09-06

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Date
2012-09-06
Location
Chapmansboro, TN, USA
Airport
TN77
Aircraft
HOLLOMAN L B/HOLLOMAN E M SONEX
Registration
N484PC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to conduct takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern; he had not flown the airplane for 6 months. Prior to initiating the departure, the pilot confirmed that the flight control and flap systems were operating normally. Just after takeoff, the airplane banked "hard" to the left, and the pilot applied full right rudder and aileron control inputs to correct. The pilot reduced engine power and leveled the wings, and the airplane subsequently impacted trees. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. According to a local weather observation facility, wind was reported as calm at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

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