N29RT

Substantial
Minor

TOMPKINS TANDEM ROCKETS/N: TR001

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 25, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA667
Location
Lemars, IA
Event ID
20110927X94357
Coordinates
42.777778, -96.193611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N29RT
Make
TOMPKINS
Serial Number
TR001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
TANDEM ROCKETSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOMPKINS ROBERT EUGENE
Address
607 15TH ST SE
Status
Deregistered
City
LE MARS
State / Zip Code
IA 51031-2853
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that as the airplane was climbing he started a turn and experienced slow aileron response. He stated that he encountered a gust of wind that lowered the left wing. He reduced engine power and the ailerons were still not responsive. He added engine power and attempted to level the airplane. The pilot said that he was unable to get the airplane out of an unrecognized stall and flew the airplane into the ground where it's fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight. The pilot reported that his last flight review was conducted in February 2006.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA667