20181111021699A

Ptrs-20190418

Technical factors

Operational factors

Weather briefing source

Pilot training

Pilot information

Each of these has been marked no or incomplete, they will be amended after pilot can be interviewed. As of December 15, 2008 pilot is still in the hospital.

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At this time, based on investigation and witness reports a 44709 will be requested. However may be modified after pilot interview.

Witness reports

Two witnesses ^(ann and art)^ stated pilot departed runway 27 with a right-quartering tailwind. (Also, said pilot frequently departed with a tailwind.) Immediately after rotation, the aircraft pitched up- then down, with a steep angle of approximately 45 degrees. The plane continued pitching between 3-5 times before left wing clipped a tree and fell at a sharp noseward angle to the ground.

3Rd witness ^(ron)^ stated he had flown in earlier on runway 9. Clouds were around 2000' and very thin. Winds were n-ne and gusty. After landing, he taxied to his hanger, which is about midfield of runway 9/27. He heard the run-up and engine sounded normal. He could not see the aircraft as his hangar blocked the view. He stated lagoni typically taxied at farthest edge of stopway and uses this area for an increased take off run.

He continued to wait and when the aircraft came into view it was already above the tree line. The aircraft was climbing but at a very steep angle he guessed at least 30 degrees nose up and moving very slow. When lagoni reached mid field he was approximately 200-300' and engine was at full power and sounded strong. The nose dipped and he did not see any deflection in the ailerons. Lost around 50' the nose came up about 15 degrees however, aircraft was sinking-pancake flat. The aircraft turned slightly. The left wing struck several branches. Aircraft went out of site behind another hangar. He heard the thump as it hit. Engine remained strong throughout entire event. He jumped in his golf cart and was first responder on scene. He took a large rock to bust windshield and then other responders helped him extract passengers while even others reached in to turn off power and fuel.

Witness stated as the aircraft came down it was level with runway. As it landed, which he stated it did not nose in. The prop struck first causing nose gear to break. The left main collapsed and the aircraft spun around to a perpendicular postion to runway. Damage to left wing was caused entirely from striking the tree.

All four passengers were injured. Three were hospitalized and one minor was treated and released.

On site investigation, discovered flap handle was in the full flap position. There was no cargo onboard.

Witnesses upon reaching aircraft discovered fuel leaking and reached in to turn off aircraft and then removed the battery.

As of 12/15/2018, ^Mr. Lagoni^ was still hospitalized and a trach was still inserted. This accident report will be closed but ammended once pilot is able to participate in an interview and provide log books and details of the accident.

Amended after pilot interview on 4/29/2019

See ptrs 20190418 in comments-pilot