Pilot Debrief

DEAN PATRICK G GENESIS near Laurel, MD — 2008-01-05

Final reportNYC08LA075
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Date
2008-01-05
Location
Laurel, MD, USA
Airport
W18
Aircraft
DEAN PATRICK G GENESIS
Registration
N969PZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.

NTSB narrative

The amateur-built Genesis was built by the pilot, who was conducting its first test flight. After a normal takeoff, the airplane rolled sharply to the left, at an altitude of about 400 to 500 feet. The pilot momentarily regained control, before losing control again. The pilot deployed the airplane's parachute system and the airplane subsequently impacted trees, before coming to rest on the ground. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or other evidence to explain the loss of control. The airplane had been operated for 5.2 total hours. Its airworthiness certificate was issued about 7 months prior to the accident. During the subsequent months, the airplane became airborne several times during taxi tests without any controllability problems.

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