N693MP

Substantial
Serious

PENELL MARK A RANS S-10 KITS/N: 0291125

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 15, 2015
NTSB Number
ERA15CA242
Location
Kirkville, NY
Event ID
20150618X03455
Coordinates
43.074165, -75.932220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane's slow acceleration.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N693MP
Make
PENELL MARK A
Serial Number
0291125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
RANS S-10 KITSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PENELL MARK A
Address
177 CLIFTON PL
Status
Deregistered
City
SYRACUSE
State / Zip Code
NY 13206-3236
Country
United States

Analysis

During the takeoff roll from the 1,400-foot-long runway, the airplane encountered water on the runway and "was not able to gain enough momentum." During the initial climb the airplane was unable to clear the surrounding trees. Therefore, the pilot elected to maneuver the airplane in order to avoid striking the trees. During the turn, the airspeed decreased and the pilot made an off airport landing to a nearby golf course. According to a witness, the airplane was about 40 feet off the ground when it began the turn. In addition, it looked like the airplane "turned too tight," and that the "wings never leveled out" prior to impacting the ground. During the off airport landing, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated, "it was my fault, not the [airplane's]." At the time of the accident the winds were from the northwest at 4 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15CA242