# NTSB ERA13CA423: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra, N619BV, Ridgely, MD, September 20, 2013

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: September 20, 2013, 14:37 local (18:37 UTC)
- Place: Ridgely, MD
- Coordinates: 38.939502, -75.880744 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9395&lon=-75.8807&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Takeoff: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 23, 2014
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- NTSB case key (mKey): 88094
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA13CA423
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/88094/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88094
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA423

## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: airspeed](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md?model=0600006), [All aircraft, 1,681 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md)
- [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Instructor/check pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=0600006), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md)
- [Object/animal/substance: aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md?model=0600006), [All aircraft, 116 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022040/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Takeoff: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241) (defining event); cases with it: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md?model=0600006), [All aircraft, 1,529 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md)
- [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=0600006), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)

## Analysis

According to the flight Instructor (CFI), he was demonstrating a soft field takeoff to the student pilot. The engine run-up and takeoff roll were uneventful. The CFI stated the airplane began to drift to left after liftoff from the runway. The CFI applied full right rudder but continued to drift left of runway centerline. Unable to climb, the CFI added that he saw 55 knots on the airspeed indicator prior to exiting the left side of runway. The CFI then decreased engine power, and collided with a parked hang glider on the grass taxiway, just prior to impacting terrain. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and right wing. The CFI reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

## Factual narrative

According to the flight Instructor (CFI), he was demonstrating a soft field takeoff to the student pilot. The engine run-up and takeoff roll were uneventful. The CFI stated the airplane began to drift to left after liftoff from the runway. The CFI applied full right rudder but continued to drift left of runway centerline. Unable to climb, the CFI added that he saw 55 knots on the airspeed indicator prior to exiting the left side of runway. The CFI then decreased engine power, and collided with a parked hang glider on the grass taxiway, just prior to impacting terrain. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and right wing. The CFI reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N619BV](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N619BV-2015-05-21), registration cancelled 2015-05-21, S/N 230, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2002 SIERRA (JF)
- Registry model: [Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/costruzioni-aeronautiche-tecna-p2002-sierra) (registry code 0600006) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Rotax 912ULS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series) (registry code 55572, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 230
- Year built: 2006
- Airframe hours: 2866
- Engines: ROTAX 912ULS 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Csp Leasing LLC
- Registered owner: Csp Leasing LLC
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, September 13, 2013, 39 hours before
- Departed: W29, Stephensville, MD
- Destination: W29, Stephensville, MD
- Airport: RJD, Ridgely Airpark, runway 30, 3,214 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Flight instructor; age 60; injuries: none; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: sport pilot; last flight review August 28, 2013; seat: right; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 4,595 total, 63 in this make and model, 4,276 as pilot in command, 120 in the last 90 days, 43 in the last 30 days
- Student pilot; age 61; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 118 total, 12 in this make and model, 35 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
- Observed at: W29, 20 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 20130920020769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130920020769A), Sep 20, 2013: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA, Ridgely, MD, Substantial damage. On 09/20/2013 light sport instructor [privacy data omitted] crashed shortly after lift-off at ridgley airpark, ridgley, MD. [privacy data omitted] Was…

## Docket (4 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 18, 2014, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88094. 3.0 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 257 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40401951&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Pilot / Copilot Statements to the FAA. (item 2, .PDF, 512 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40402022&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20%2F%20Copilot%20Statements%20to%20the%20FAA.-Redacted.PDF
- Statement from Airport Manager. (item 3, .PDF, 112 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40401992&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20from%20Airport%20Manager.-Redacted.PDF
- Photo: Picture of the airplane at rest. (Courtesy of the FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 2.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40401982&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%3A%20Picture%20of%20the%20airplane%20at%20rest.%20(Courtesy%20of%20the%20FAA)-Master.PDF

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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