Casualties unknown

1999-11-13: Champion 7ECA (N2570F) — Ridgeland, SC

Ridgeland, SC, US

On November 13, 1999, a Champion 7ECA (registration N2570F) was involved in an aviation accident near Ridgeland, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that after liftoff the airplane turned left 45 degrees, stalled, and collided with the ground. No mechanical problems were noted.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that after refueling and completing a normal preflight inspection, the airplane took off. During the initial climb, the airplane turned left about 45 degrees, stalled, and subsequently collided with the ground. The pilot stated that no mechanical problems were experienced with the airplane during the flight. The pilot also expressed that he should have aborted the takeoff.

Pilot Actions

According to the pilot, the preflight inspection and refueling were performed without any anomalies. The takeoff was initiated under normal conditions. Immediately after liftoff, the airplane deviated from its intended flight path, banking left. The pilot reported that the airplane then stalled and descended, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Mechanical Status

No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot. The airplane's systems and structure were not identified as contributing factors in the pilot's account.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20069. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.