Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude STRETCHED N11LF

Summary

On 8 May 2009 at about 21:30 local time, a Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude STRETCHED registered N11LF, operated by William R. Little, was involved in an accident near Peach Springs, Arizona, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, 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

8 May 2009 at 21:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Peach Springs, Arizona, United States

Nearest airport

Peach Tree Springs (L37)

Coordinates

35.5217, -113.2564

Aircraft

Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude STRETCHED

Registration

N11LF

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

William R. Little

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Peach Springs → Weslaco

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR09CA231

1 person was seriously injured.

The airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the initial takeoff and climb from Runway 23 he encountered "severe clear air turbulence" about midway down the runway. He regained control and continued the climb. Towards the end of the runway, at 300 to 400 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered more "clear air turbulence which took the airplane south of the runway and all the way to the ground." Local law enforcement reported seeing dust devils and whirlwinds in the area after the accident. The pilot reported that the winds were from 230 degrees at 15 knots. He stated that there was no mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane's flight control system or engine prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.