Summary
On July 14, 1998, a Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV (N5101W) was involved in an accident near Dyersville, IA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot in command's not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadvertently allowing the airplane to enter a stall. A factor was the undetermined loss of engine power.
On July 13, 1998, at 1940 central daylight time, a Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV, N5101W, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain, following a loss of control during takeoff, near Dyersville, Iowa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of Dubuque Regional Airport, near Dubuque, Iowa.
The pilot stated in his written statement that the engine lost power during initial climb, after which the airplane "...
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI98LA250. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5101W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot in command's not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadvertently allowing the airplane to enter a stall. A factor was the undetermined loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On July 13, 1998, at 1940 central daylight time, a Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV, N5101W, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the terrain, following a loss of control during takeoff, near Dyersville, Iowa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of Dubuque Regional Airport, near Dubuque, Iowa.
The pilot stated in his written statement that the engine lost power during initial climb, after which the airplane "... turned to the right in a nose up attitude stalled, and impacted on the nose and right wing."
An inspection of the airplane subsequent to the accident did not reveal mechanical problems with the engine. The airplane's flight control continuity was verified.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI98LA250