N28372MOECKEL BAKENG DUCE 1991-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MOECKEL BAKENG DUCE S/N: 329

Summary

On July 08, 1991, a Moeckel BAKENG DUCE (N28372) was involved in an accident near Dawson, GA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S ABRUPT ROTATION AFTER FAILING TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28372.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 8, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA126
Location
DAWSON, GA
Event ID
20001212X17436
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ABRUPT ROTATION AFTER FAILING TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOECKEL
Serial Number
329
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
BAKENG DUCE SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LECHIFFLARD ALFRED
Address
1025 31ST AVE SW
Status
Deregistered
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32960
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL91LA126