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Greeley, Colorado

October 17, 2023 · NTSB CEN24LA015 · DEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N41DH)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions above the hangars and the pilot’s lack of awareness of those conditions.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Variable wind-Awareness of condition
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Capability exceeded
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Variable wind-Effect on equipment
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Variable wind-Awareness of condition

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA015
AircraftDEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82A
RegistrationN41DH
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.4247, -104.6379
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