FUHRMANN-SUPER EMERAUDE STRETCHED
Peach Springs, AZ — May 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA231 |
| Event ID | 20090509X72551 |
| Location | Peach Springs, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.52167, -113.25639 |
| Airport | Peach Tree Springs |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FUHRMANN-SUPER EMERAUDE |
| Model | STRETCHED |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the initial takeoff and climb from runway 23, he encountered "severe clear air turbulence" about midway down the runway. He regained control and continued the climb. Towards the end of the runway, at 300 to 400 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered more "clear air turbulence which took the airplane south of the runway and all the way to the ground." Local law enforcement reported seeing dust devils and whirlwinds in the area after the accident. The pilot reported that the winds were from 230 degrees at 15 knots. He stated that there was no mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane's flight control system or engine prior to the accident.
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.