Pilot Debrief

Swiezy Glasair SHA near North Little Rock, AR — 2010-11-19

Final reportCEN11LA078
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Date
2010-11-19
Location
North Little Rock, AR, USA
Airport
1M1
Aircraft
Swiezy Glasair SHA
Registration
N729RS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during takeoff the airplane's engine surged after the airplane lifted off from the runway. He attempted to land on the runway remaining, but the airplane stalled and landed hard. The landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after engine surge.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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