Pilot Debrief

ENGLE DAVID TWO PLACE near Manlius, NY — 2009-08-08

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Date
2009-08-08
Location
Manlius, NY, USA
Aircraft
ENGLE DAVID TWO PLACE
Registration
N9259F
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the weight-shift-controlled aircraft taxied to the northwest corner of a private strip and executed a takeoff in a southerly direction. At the end of the strip the aircraft pitched up, stalled, and descended into trees. Examination of the airframe, engine, and flight controls by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal evidence of any preimpact failures or malfunctions.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Controlled flight into terrain
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff due to insufficient altitude to clear trees.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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