# NTSB NYC86LA150: Aerosport Scamp, N1031M, Columbia, PA, June 10, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 10, 1986, 09:00 local (13:00 UTC)
- Place: Columbia, PA
- Coordinates: 40.030479, -76.49015 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0305&lon=-76.4901&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30355
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86LA150
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30355/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA150

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - engine assembly - undetermined
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - airspeed - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper climb rate - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE GAIN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N1031M (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: AEROSPORT SCAMP
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 1934
- Airframe hours: 103
- Engines: Volkswagen VW1700 reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert Nichols
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, May 17, 1986, 0 hours before
- Airport: 8N7, Mcguinness, runway 29, 1,750 × 300 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 64; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 312 total, 250 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 40° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## 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 19860610075729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610075729A), Jun 10, 1986: Amtrai SCAMP, Columbia, PA, Substantial damage. Stalled and impacted ground after liftoff. Lack of recent experience, a first flight in type aircraft are factors.

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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