Casualties unknown

Aircraft Impacted Terrain During Attempted Takeoff After Right Wing Drop (N6114L)

Beach City, OH, US

On October 29, 1994, an American General Aircraft AA1 (registration N6114L) was involved in an aviation accident near Beach City, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that an airplane settled back to the runway during an attempted takeoff, became airborne again, and then the right wing dropped sharply before the aircraft impacted terrain right wing first.

Incident Description During an attempted takeoff, the pilot reported that the airplane rotated at 70 knots and leveled at three to four feet above the runway to increase speed. The pilot stated that the airplane settled back to the runway, then became airborne again. At 15 to 20 feet above the ground, the right wing dropped. The pilot stated that he corrected by applying the rudder. About three or four seconds later, the right wing dropped 60 to 70 degrees and the nose dropped. The airplane impacted terrain right wing first. ## Environmental and Operational Conditions The pilot stated that the winds were out of the south at 10 to 15 miles per hour and that the airplane was at maximum weight. He stated that he believed the airplane was caught by a 'wind swirl' or 'vortex.' The pilot stated that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Oct 1994 American General Aircraft AA1 accident near Beach City, OH?

A pilot reported that an airplane settled back to the runway during an attempted takeoff, became airborne again, and then the right wing dropped sharply before the aircraft impacted terrain right wing first.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Oct 1994 involved an American General Aircraft AA1, registration N6114L, at Beach City, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02388. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.