# NTSB ATL03LA066: Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE, N22PJ, Easley, SC, March 23, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 23, 2003, 15:41 local (20:41 UTC) - Place: Easley, SC - Coordinates: 34.863887, -82.574996 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.8639&lon=-82.5750&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report November 25, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Columbia FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 56663 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL03LA066 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56663/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA066 ## Probable cause The pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb - object - residence - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The airplane was observed on initial climb out making a shallow left turn before it collided with a private residence. The pilot did not experience mechanical problems with the airplane, and she did not remember hitting the private residence. Examination of the airplane, engine assembly, and flight controls revealed no deficiencies. ## Factual narrative On March 23, 2003, at 1541 eastern standard time, a Daigenault experimental airplane, N22PJ, registered to Eastex Air Service LLC, operated by a private pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a private residence on initial takeoff climb from Williamsport Airpark, Easley, South Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported serious injuries. The flight originated from Williamsport Airpark, Easley, South Carolina, on March 23, 2003, at 1540. The pilot stated she taxied out to the south runway for departure at 1535. While taxing she observed the windsock and noted that she would be taking off with a crosswind. Upon reaching the end of the taxiway she completed an engine run up and no deficiencies were noted. She taxied into position and departed to the south. According to an eyewitness, he observed the airplane on the takeoff roll and it became airborne about 400 feet down the runway. The airplane was observed to start a shallow left turn and he lost sight of the airplane due to obstructions. He did not hear any change in engine noise but heard an impact. He went in the direction of the impact and saw the airplane in the roof of a two-car garage. The pilot stated she did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane after she took off. The pilot further stated she did not remember the airplane colliding with the garage and did not remember talking to anyone after the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical or structural malfunction. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N22PJ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N22PJ-2019-01-31), registration cancelled 2019-01-31, S/N DAG-116-101, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE - Registry model: [Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/daigneault-eaa-bi-plane) (registry code 3360306) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: DA6-116-101 - Airframe hours: 479 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-C1 115 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Christine Terrell - Registered owner: Eastex Air Service LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, September 20, 2002, 5 hours before - Departed: SC86, Easley, SC - Airport: SC86, Williamsport Airport, runway 15, 1,500 × 150 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 47; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review August 23, 2001; seat: center; flight hours: 695 total, 40 in this make and model, 608 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 68 °F, dew point 41 °F - Altimeter: 29.89 inHg - Observed at: GMU, 12 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20030323004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030323004679A), Mar 23, 2003: Amtr EAABIPLANE, Easley, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed grass runway on runway 15 ot the south in an eaa experimental bi-plane. After approximately 400 feet on the take-off roll, the pilot… From the NTSB's public API. 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