# NTSB DEN85LTG01: Homebuilt EAA Special, N4632T, Pembina, ND, October 8, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: October 8, 1984, 13:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Pembina, ND
- Coordinates: 48.960815, -97.240257 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=48.9608&lon=-97.2403&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 16777
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN85LTG01
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/16777/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG01

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - directional control - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - remedial action - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST OPERATION IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL.DURING TAXI, EXCESSIVE USE OF BRAKES CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO WEAVE SEVERELY. POWER WAS NOT REDUCED BUT BACK STICK INPUT WAS MADE. THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE PREMATURELY IN GROUND EFFECT, STALLED AT ABOUT 25 FT AGL & SPUN 1/2 TURN BEFORE IMPACTING THE GROUND NOSE 1ST.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4632T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4632T-2013-04-18), registration cancelled 2013-04-18, S/N 1, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HOMEBUILT EAA SPECIAL (EAA SPECIA)
- Registry model: [Eaa Special 1964 EAA SPECIAL](https://openairdocs.org/model/eaa-special-1964-eaa-special) (registry code 33601KP) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 1
- Airframe hours: 563
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-G4 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Juhl, Brian E.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, October 2, 1984, 22 hours before
- Airport: PMB, Pembina, runway 15, 2,600 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 155 total, 110 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 50 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19841008054789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841008054789A), Oct 8, 1984: Amtrea EAABIPLANE*, Pembina, ND, Substantial damage. Lost control during high speed taxi test. Made a premature liftoff to regain control. Stalled in a steep climb.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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