On June 7, 2013, a Garland Avipro Bearhawk operated by Garland Air LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Sheridan, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a three-point takeoff, the airplane veered left, became airborne, then the left wing dropped and struck the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on its belly. The pilot reported no mechanical issues and attributed the veer to p-factor.
Accident Sequence
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to return to his home airport. He configured the airplane for a three-point takeoff and applied full power. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left and subsequently became airborne. As the airplane ascended to about 50 feet above ground level (agl), the left wing dropped and subsequently struck the ground. The airplane was substantially damaged when it tumbled in a cartwheel-type maneuver with the right wing flipping over and striking the terrain. The airplane came to rest on its belly in a grassy area adjacent to the taxiway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He noted that the wind was calm. He thought that the airplane initially veered left because of p-factor and his delay in recognizing this aerodynamic phenomenon.
What happened in the 7 Jun 2013 Garland Avipro Bearhawk accident near Sheridan, WY?
During a three-point takeoff, the airplane veered left, became airborne, then the left wing dropped and struck the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on its belly. The pilot reported no mechanical issues and attributed the veer to p-factor.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jun 2013 Garland Avipro Bearhawk accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jun 2013 involved a Garland Avipro Bearhawk, operated by Garland Air LLC, at Sheridan, WY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff.
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