Reupert Mark AVID FLYER N532SE

Summary

On 10 May 2017 at about 19:40 local time, a Reupert Mark AVID FLYER registered N532SE was involved in an accident near Reedsville, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

10 May 2017 at 19:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Reedsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Nearest airport

Mifflin County Airport (RVL)

Coordinates

40.6811, -77.6258

Aircraft

Reupert Mark AVID FLYER

Registration

N532SE

Category

Airplane

Year built

1985

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Reedsville → Reedsville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA17CA177

1 person was seriously injured.

The sport pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The sport pilot, who was also the owner of the experimental, amateur-built, tailwheel airplane, stated that he was demonstrating maneuvers for the purpose of developing his brother's familiarity with the make and model airplane. The sport pilot's brother was a pilot-rated passenger, was seated in the right seat, and had not previously flown the make and model airplane. After completing about 1 hour of maneuvers, the sport pilot's brother attempted to take off in calm wind. During the takeoff roll, as the tail became airborne, the airplane began to swerve. The sport pilot's brother overcorrected for the swerve, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The sport pilot attempted to regain control and climb over obstacles, but the airplane stalled and impacted a field. Examination of the wreckage revealed damage to both wings and the fuselage. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were observed, nor did the pilots report any.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.