Fox Jack G MONG BIWIN N318CF

Summary

On 2 November 2008 at about 02:35 local time, a Fox Jack G MONG BIWIN registered N318CF, operated by Thayer Terry W, was involved in an accident near Thomasville, North Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

2 November 2008 at 02:35

Classification

Accident

Location

Thomasville, North Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Hiatt Airport (N97)

Coordinates

35.8303, -80.1075

Aircraft

Fox Jack G MONG BIWIN

Registration

N318CF

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Thayer Terry W

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Flight Test

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Thomasville → Thomasville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA09CA040

1 person had minor injuries.

The builder’s failure to set adequate propeller pitch during propeller installation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot was making the first of a series of test flights for the new airplane. After engine run-ups and a high speed taxi run, the first takeoff was attempted. The airplane became airborne after a takeoff roll of 1,000 feet. At 30 feet AGL, the airplane would not climb higher or accelerate above 50 knots. Insufficient runway remained to land and the airplane impacted trees in a fully-stalled condition. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction and the ground adjustable propeller was not set to allow the airplane to accelerate.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.