Pilot Debrief

Beech 35 near Rose Hill, KS — 2019-06-08

Final reportGAA19CA332
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Date
2019-06-08
Location
Rose Hill, KS, USA
Airport
K50
Aircraft
Beech 35
Registration
N7247B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the trim was set to a "significant nose up attitude," and the airplane prematurely became airborne. The airplane climbed about 10 ft above ground level, stalled, and then descended and impacted the runway. The engine caught fire, and the occupants egressed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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