Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Shudder and Loss of Climb After Turn Shortly Following Liftoff (N4222P)

Dumas, AR, US

On June 25, 1994, a Grumman-schweizer G-164A (registration N4222P) was involved in an aviation accident near Dumas, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE PROPER AIRSPEED BEFORE BEGINNING A TURN AFTER TAKEOFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a normal takeoff followed by a turn that led to shaking, inability to climb, and impact with trees after clearing a hangar and trailer. The operator observed the flight and opined the pilot turned early, stalling the airplane.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot, the takeoff proceeded normally in all respects. Shortly after liftoff, the pilot initiated a turn, which he described as his normal custom. Immediately upon entering the turn, the airplane began to shake and shudder and would not climb. The pilot then leveled the airplane; however, after it cleared a hangar and a trailer, it impacted trees.

Operator's Observations

The operator, who witnessed the takeoff, stated that the airplane appeared and sounded normal. In the operator's opinion, the pilot initiated the turn early after liftoff and stalled the airplane.

Summary

The incident involved a pilot who, after a normal takeoff, turned early and experienced a loss of climb performance and shaking. The airplane subsequently struck trees after passing over a hangar and a trailer. No other details regarding aircraft type, registration, injuries, or environmental conditions were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 1994 Grumman-schweizer G-164A accident near Dumas, AR?

A pilot reported a normal takeoff followed by a turn that led to shaking, inability to climb, and impact with trees after clearing a hangar and trailer. The operator observed the flight and opined the pilot turned early, stalling the airplane.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 1994 involved a Grumman-schweizer G-164A, registration N4222P, at Dumas, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH THE PROPER AIRSPEED BEFORE BEGINNING A TURN AFTER TAKEOFF.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01539. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.