NELSEN LYNN H LIGHTNING
Frostproof, FL — August 5, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 5, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Frostproof, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.75028, -81.55556 |
| Airport | Lake Clinch Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA440 |
| Event ID | 20110805X52718 |
Aircraft
| Make | NELSEN LYNN H |
| Model | LIGHTNING |
| Registration # | N13LN |
| 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 premature rotation during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built Nelsen Lightning was departing from a turf runway. He reported that as he passed his normal rotation point on the runway, he rotated the airplane without verifying his airspeed, which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne prematurely. The airplane rotated, rolled to the left, impacted a light pole, and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane 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.