MCKENZIE DOUGLAS E STOL CH750
Dodgeville, MI — July 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA368 |
| Event ID | 20140716X62951 |
| Location | Dodgeville, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.01972, -88.55167 |
| Airport | McKenzie Highland Stables |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MCKENZIE DOUGLAS E |
| Model | STOL CH750 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a normal takeoff in the short take-off and landing (STOL) airplane on a short narrow grass runway. After the airplane became airborne about midfield it encountered unexpected crosswind turbulence near the edge of a tree line. The airplane drifted to the side, contacted the top of a tree, entered an aerodynamic stall, impacted terrain and came to rest on its nose resulting in substantial damage to the engine mount, forward fuselage, both wings, and both flaperons. The pilot credited the shoulder harness installation with saving him from more serious injury. The pilot also reported that there was no preimpact malfunction or failure.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.