Meyer ATLANTIS N98Y

Summary

On 4 July 2005 at about 16:15 local time, a Meyer ATLANTIS registered N98Y was involved in an accident near Pittstown, New Jersey, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

4 July 2005 at 16:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Pittstown, New Jersey, United States

Nearest airport

Sky Manor Airport (N40)

Coordinates

40.5661, -74.9786

Aircraft

Meyer ATLANTIS

Registration

N98Y

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Pittstown → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC05LA113

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while returning to the airport after takeoff.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

A witness, who was also a pilot, observed the airplane during its takeoff from the runway. As the airplane reached about the mid-point of the runway, the left wing struck the runway. The airplane's canopy then appeared to open, and the pilot attempted to grab it with one hand. The witness heard a reduction in power, and then an increase in power as the airplane continued its takeoff. As the airplane reached about 800 feet, it initiated a turn to the left, and struck power lines as it was returning to the airport. The airplane then impacted the ground at the base of the power lines. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. The pilot reported that he had no memory of the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.