PORTER JAMES GRANT SUPERIOR CUB
Beechgrove, IN — October 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA033 |
| Event ID | 20121029X02605 |
| Location | Beechgrove, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.70778, -86.15750 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PORTER JAMES GRANT |
| Model | SUPERIOR CUB |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a short field.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he planned to depart from a small grass field. In order to give him more clearance from the trees at the end of the 700 foot strip, the pilot expected to perform a turn just after takeoff. The pilot added that he had about a 10 to 20 degree crosswind. During takeoff the airplane turned into the wind and the pilot was unable to correct the turn. In order to avoid the trees he attempted to climb through a small gap in the tree line. However, the airplane’s right wing collided with a tree and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. An Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
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.