WILSON MICHAEL A CHALLENGER II
Lebanon, TN — May 22, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA15CA229 |
| Event ID | 20150601X94712 |
| Location | Lebanon, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.20075, -86.31929 |
| Airport | Lebanon Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | WILSON MICHAEL A |
| Model | CHALLENGER II |
| 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 non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and flight experience in the accident airplane.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot stated that when he took off in his airplane, it began to turn to the left. He was unable to stop the turn and the airplane stalled and impacted the ground. The pilot said that he just purchased the airplane and this was his first flight. He had not received any training in the airplane prior to the flight and had not received any recent flight instruction in any aircraft. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no pre-mishap mechanical discrepancies that would have precluded normal operation.
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.