N887AS

Substantial
Serious

MILLER/CULPEPPER CHRISTEN EAGLE IIS/N: 1

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 14, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA417
Location
Blythe, GA
Event ID
20130916X23246
Coordinates
33.299167, -82.172775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N887AS
Make
MILLER/CULPEPPER
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
CHRISTEN EAGLE IIMI2
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NODORFT ALLEN J
Address
5013 HIGH MEADOWS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GROVETOWN
State / Zip Code
GA 30813-8149
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, there was about a 10 knot crosswind from the east while departing the airport to the south. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane drifted toward trees on the west side of the runway due to a left quartering tailwind. In addition, the airplane's climb performance decreased due to the tailwind. The pilot banked the airplane into the wind, the left wing "dropped," and the airplane stalled. The pilot made a forced landing and slid to a stop colliding with a tree and building structure. The airplane sustained substantial damage to left and right wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to 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# ERA13CA417