Charles Peet Zenith CH 701
Jackson, WY — June 28, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA297 |
| Event ID | 20130628X02820 |
| Location | Jackson, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.33333, -110.66666 |
| Airport | Private grass airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Charles Peet |
| Model | Zenith CH 701 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff/initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the takeoff roll was normal and that he used the standard Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) takeoff procedure. After climbing to about 50 to 75 feet, the right wing suddenly lifted and the wing slats lost their STOL lift. The pilot stated that the airplane then slipped to the left, and being unable to recover, the left wing impacted the ground, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling and coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane 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.