INDY AIRCRAFT LTD T-Bird II
Independence, IA — July 19, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA204 |
| Event ID | 20080826X01329 |
| Location | Independence, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.45611, -91.95695 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | INDY AIRCRAFT LTD |
| Model | T-Bird II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.
Full Narrative
The pilot performed several taxi tests, which seemed "normal." He then attempted a takeoff on runway 17 (4,000 feet by 100 feet, concrete) during which the airplane bounced once and impacted the terrain next to the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane did not have "pitch authority" and may not have had enough airspeed for takeoff. The airplane sustained substantial damage which included bent fuselage tubing and wing struts. The pilot received serious injuries.
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.