Summary
On October 30, 1998, a Jordan ACEY DEUCY P70 (N597HJ) was involved in an accident near Ava, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
On October 30, 1998, at 1130 central standard time, an amateur built Acey Deucy P70, N597HJ, sustained substantial damage following loss of control during initial climb on takeoff from runway 31 (3,634' X 50' dry/asphalt) near Ava, Missouri. The pilot reported minor injuries. He said that this was his second flight in the airplane and that on liftoff he experienced a loss of roll authority. The personal 14 CFR art 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of a private strip near Gainesville, Missouri.
The pilot indicated that he purchased the amateur built airplane already constructed and with about 200 hours time in service.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI99LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N597HJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 30, 1998, at 1130 central standard time, an amateur built Acey Deucy P70, N597HJ, sustained substantial damage following loss of control during initial climb on takeoff from runway 31 (3,634' X 50' dry/asphalt) near Ava, Missouri. The pilot reported minor injuries. He said that this was his second flight in the airplane and that on liftoff he experienced a loss of roll authority. The personal 14 CFR art 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of a private strip near Gainesville, Missouri.
The pilot indicated that he purchased the amateur built airplane already constructed and with about 200 hours time in service. He indicated that he had conducted one previous flight in the airplane. He reported during that flight roll authority was poor at low speed; however, improved as the airspeed built up. He said he had asked another pilot to fly the airplane and check it out for him. He said that the other pilot tried the airplane in a high speed taxi test and refused to fly it. He then attempted to fly the airplane himself. On takeoff he lost control at initial liftoff. The airplane turned right and impacted the terrain.
An inspection of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed that the right aileron deflected 6" in each direction and the left aileron deflected 3" in each direction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI99LA021