Summary
On September 06, 2012, a Holloman L B/holloman E M SONEX (N484PC) was involved in an accident near Chapmansboro, TN. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to conduct takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. Prior to initiating his departure, he confirmed the flight control and flap systems were operating normally. Just after takeoff, the airplane banked "hard" to the left, and the pilot applied full right rudder and aileron control inputs to correct. The pilot reduced engine power and leveled the wings, and the airplane subsequently impacted trees. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. According to a local weather observation facility, winds were reported as calm at the time of the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA551. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N484PC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to conduct takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. Prior to initiating his departure, he confirmed the flight control and flap systems were operating normally. Just after takeoff, the airplane banked "hard" to the left, and the pilot applied full right rudder and aileron control inputs to correct. The pilot reduced engine power and leveled the wings, and the airplane subsequently impacted trees. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. According to a local weather observation facility, winds were reported as calm at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA551