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National Transportation Safety Board - Aircraft Accident/Incident Database
Accident Rpt# CEN15FA187
03/31/2015 1540 CDT Regis# N623HS
Acft Mk/Mdl AIRCRAFT MFG & DVLPMT CO CH601XL Acft SN 601-026S
Eng Mk/Mdl CONT MOTOR O-200
Acft TT
Opr Name: HERBERT L. SIEGLE
Opr dba:
306
Pleasanton, KS
Apt: Yearmans Fox Nest 6KS5
Acft Dmg: DESTROYED
Fatal
2
Ser Inj
Rpt Status: Prelim
0
Prob Caus: Pending
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Aircraft Fire: GRD
AW Cert: LTSP
Events
1. Initial climb - Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Narrative
On March 31, 2015, about 1540 central daylight time, an Aircraft Manufacturing and Development CH601XL N623HS, collided with trees on takeoff and
crashed at a private airstrip in Pleasanton, Kansas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a
post-impact fire. The airplane was registered to Light Sport Ventures LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, and operated by the pilot of Stilwell, Kansas, under the
provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight
plan had been filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident
There were two witnesses to the accident --- the airport owner-manager )who is a retired airline pilot and flight instructor), and an airplane mechanic. Both
witnesses stated they observed the airplane lift off in a nose-high attitude. They were unsure if the tail struck the ground. They said the airplane appeared to be
"behind the power curve" and never did get out of ground effect. There was a slight right crosswind and the airplane drifted left of the extended runway
centerline before colliding with trees at the end of the runway. The airplane fell to the ground inverted and caught fire.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA014
03/19/2015 1730 EDT Regis# N731HG
Cambridge, MD
Apt: Cambridge-dorchester CGE
Acft Mk/Mdl COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA
Acft SN 1208
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 912ULS
Acft TT
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: CHESAPEAKE SPORT PILOT
Opr dba:
1142
0
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: LTSP
Events
2. Takeoff - Loss of control on ground
Narrative
During a cross country flight, the sport pilot attempted a soft field takeoff at an intermediate stop on the flight. On the takeoff roll the pilot applied full power and
pulled the flight controls full aft. Subsequently, the nose pitched up, the pilot lost forward vision, and the airplane began drifting to the left. As the takeoff roll
continued the pilot lost directional control and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane rolled downward into a
ditch and came to rest after the propeller struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and winds were calm at the time of the
accident.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA016
03/18/2015 1145 EDT Regis# N566FD
Mount Vernon, OH
Apt: Knox County 4I3
Acft Mk/Mdl FLIGHT DESIGN CTLS
Acft SN 08-03-06
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 912ULS
Acft TT
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: NEW FLYERS ASSOCIATION
Opr dba:
2576
0
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: LTSP
Events
1. Landing-flare/touchdown - Hard landing
Narrative
The solo student pilot was on a local flight to practice touch and go landings in a light sport airplane. During the second landing attempt, the airplane touched
down hard on the runway and bounced. Then bounced again before the pilot initiated a go around. As the pilot added power, the airplane descended nose first
into the runway, and the nose gear collapsed.
The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no
mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA010
03/12/2015 1530 CDT Regis# N638J
Hondo, TX
Apt: South Texas Regional Airport KHDO
Acft Mk/Mdl JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J250 Acft SN 523
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl JABIRU 3300
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: JAMES R. HICKS
0
Ser Inj
Opr dba:
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: LTSP
Events
3. Landing-landing roll - Loss of control on ground
Narrative
During an instructional flight, the student pilot and flight instructor remained in the local area to practice maneuvers. On return to the airport, during the first full
stop landing, the student pilot landed in a flat attitude, but left of centerline. During the landing roll, the student pilot veered left onto an intersecting runway and
the flight instructor applied the hand brake. The airplane overran the width of the intersecting runway into rough terrain, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the
airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and right wing lift strut.
Both occupants reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation; however, the student pilot stated
that a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The flight instructor's statement and weather reports indicate that there were no wind gusts at the time
of the accident.
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Accident Rpt# ERA15LA168
03/24/2015 1905 EDT Regis# N993RA
Acft Mk/Mdl TRICK TRIKES 582 CYCLONE STORM
Acft SN TTS016
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 582
Opr Name: HODGES JOHN K
Live Oak, FL
Apt: N/a
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Prelim
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
0
Ser Inj
Opr dba:
0
Prob Caus: Pending
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPX
Events
3. Approach-VFR go-around - Loss of engine power (total)
Narrative
On March 24, 2015, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Trick Trikes 582 Cyclone Storm weight shift aircraft, N993RA, collided with trees near Live Oak,
Florida, during a forced landing following loss of engine power. The pilot and Sport Pilot Examiner (SPE) sustained minor injuries. The weight shift aircraft was
substantially damaged and was registered to a private individual, operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 as an
instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated about 1845, from a private airstrip
near Live Oak, Florida.
The purpose of the flight was issuance of a Sport Pilot certificate to the aircraft owner.
The SPE stated that while flying in a northerly direction between 1,000 and 1,200 feet over an open area, he informed the applicant to come to a heading of 090
degrees. As the right turn was started, he informed the applicant to reduce the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure, and asked the applicant to designate
an emergency landing field. The applicant picked a field that was below them which consisted of flat grassland with cows and small isolated groves of trees,
and spiraled down. During the descent, he did not recall the applicant briefly applying power to "clear the engine." At 200 feet, he informed the applicant to
"throttle up go-around go-around", but it appeared to him that when the applicant added power, the engine died. The aircraft went to the left and began to climb,
and with his hands on the controls, he attempted to recover. The aircraft collided with trees and then the ground. He and the owner evacuated the aircraft and
walked to a house to summon assistance.
The pilot stated that he lined up with his selected field during the simulated loss of engine power, and at 50 feet the SPE told him to go-around. He immediately
started turning and then added power but reported the engine sputtered and did not respond to throttle input to go-around. The aircraft then collided with trees.
He confirmed that at no time during the descent did he clear the engine.
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National Transportation Safety Board - Aircraft Accident/Incident Database
Accident Rpt# CEN13LA534
09/07/2013 900 CDT
Regis# N1732
Castroville, TX
Acft Mk/Mdl BARROW ROSE PARRAKEET-A4C
Acft SN SBB032
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTEC R2800
Acft TT
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: TIMOTHY BARROW
Opr dba:
11
0
Apt: Castroville Municipal CVB
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
1. Landing-landing roll - Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)
Narrative
On September 7, 2013, at 0900 central daylight time, N1732, an experimental-homebuilt Barrow Rose Parrakeet A-4C airplane, sustained substantial damage
when the left main landing gear wheel fractured during landing rollout at Castroville Municipal Airport (CVB), Castroville, Texas. The airplane transport
pilot/owner/builder was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight conducted under 14 Code
of Federal Regulations Part 91.
The pilot stated that he he made a normal, 3-point landing on runway 15. During landing rollout, the airplane began to vibrate and the left wing fell down toward
the asphalt runway. The airplane then veered sharply to the right and departed the runway onto level grass and flipped over. In addition to the fractured left
main landing gear wheel, the pilot reported that the rudder and the upper right wing spars were substantially damaged. The left main landing gear and propeller
were also damaged.
According to the pilot, the Azusa 8-inch wheel had accrued only 11.4 hours since it was installed, and had approximately 15 cycles (landings) at the time of the
accident. At the request of the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-Charge (NTSB IIC), the pilot sent the fractured wheel to the NTSB's
Materials Laboratory for examination. Examination of the fractured sections of the wheel revealed they were matte gray and rough consistent with overstress
fracture of cast aluminum alloy. No evidence of preexisting cracks was observed.
According to the Azusa Engineering website, they manufacture wheels for small recreational and industrial vehicles including go-karts, mini-bikes, and
ultra-light aircraft (aircraft with an empty weight of less than 254 pounds per Federal Aviation Regulation Part 103). N1732 weighed about 954 pounds at the
time of the accident and would have required wheels with a higher loading capability than an ultra light aircraft.
When asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated, "I should have used a different wheel manufacturer!"
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA024
03/27/2015 1330
Acft Mk/Mdl DAVID SHELL ZENITH CH701
Regis# N701VZ
Fairfield, UT
Acft SN 7-6687
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 912ULS
Opr Name: ZENITH AFTV LLC
0
Apt: West Desert Airpark UT99
Ser Inj
Opr dba:
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
1. Landing - Loss of control on ground
Narrative
The pilot stated he thought he smelled smoke in the cockpit while en route to his destination. During a precautionary landing on a dirt road, the pilot stated he
encountered a "dust devil" as the airplane touched down, and the airplane veered into a ditch. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and
fuselage. Winds in the area were reported light and variable. The pilot holds a repairman certificate for the airplane; he reported a post-accident examination of
the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have resulted in abnormal operation of the airplane. He did not find anything related to
the smell of the smoke.
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Accident Rpt# ERA15LA174
03/31/2015 1435 EDT Regis# N376CG
Walhalla, SC
Apt: Just Aircraft Facility
Acft Mk/Mdl G-DAWG LLC JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER Acft SN JAESC0141
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Prelim
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 914
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: G-DAWG LLC
0
Ser Inj
Opr dba:
2
Prob Caus: Pending
Aircraft Fire: NONE
Events
3. Approach-VFR go-around - Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Narrative
On March 31, 2015, about 1435 eastern daylight time, an experimental Light Sport Just Aircraft Highlander, N376CG, was substantially damaged when it
impacted trees and terrain at a private airfield near Walhalla, South Carolina. The private pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Visual meteorological
conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local business flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to a witness, the accident flight was one of several flights performed to demonstrate the performance characteristics of the airplane to a potential
buyer and his friend. The witness indicated that on the accident flight, the airplane was landing toward the east with a tailwind, and travelling faster than normal
as it approached the runway. As the airplane descended toward the runway surface, the witness observed an increase in engine power, and the airplane
subsequently "ballooned". Shortly thereafter the pilot "added full power" and the airplane began to climb and flew over a 2-story building located about 100 ft
east of the runway, along its extended centerline. The airplane then struck trees adjacent to the north side of the building before it impacted the ground in a
wooded ravine.
The pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for single engine land, single engine sea, and instrument airplane. His most recent Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) third-class medical certificate was issued on July 3, 2013. He reported 6,500 total hours of flight experience on that date.
Satellite imagery and geographical information system data indicate the turf field was approximately 450 ft long by 60 feet wide, and oriented roughly east-west.
The elevation at the west end of the field was about 900 ft, and the east end about 950 feet.
The nearest weather reporting station was located at Oconee County Regional Airport, about 10 miles east of the accident location. About the time of the
accident, it reported clear skies, visibility 10 miles, winds from the west at 12 knots gusting 21 knots, temperature 79F, dewpoint 36F, altimeter setting 29.92.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA029
03/28/2015 1015
Regis# N195KF
Logan, UT
Acft Mk/Mdl KERR JOHN A KITFOX CLASSIC IV-IV
Acft SN C94110085
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 912UL
Acft TT
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: KERR JOHN A
Opr dba:
935
0
Apt: N/a
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
1. Enroute - Fuel exhaustion
Narrative
The pilot departed for a local flight with an indication on the fuel gauges of approximately one quarter per tank of fuel. The pilot stated he did not perform a
visual inspection of the fuel tanks during his pre-flight procedures. About 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot returned to the airport. Prior to reaching the airport,
the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot selected a field for a forced landing. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the
fuselage frame.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe of engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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Accident Rpt# WPR15FA140
04/03/2015 1230 PDT Regis# N476VB
Acft Mk/Mdl QUICKSILVER ENTERPRISES INC MXL
Acft SN 062
Apt: Petaluma Muni O69
Acft Dmg: DESTROYED
Fatal
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 503
Opr Name: WRIGHT DONALD WAYNE
Petaluma, CA
1
Ser Inj
Opr dba:
Rpt Status: Prelim
0
Prob Caus: Pending
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
1. Maneuvering - Loss of control in flight
Narrative
On April 3, 2015, about 1230 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Quicksilver Enterprises Inc. MXL II, N476VB, was destroyed when it impacted
terrain near the Petaluma Municipal Airport (O69), Petaluma, California. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The student pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no
flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The local flight originated from O69 at an unknown time.
Multiple witnesses located adjacent to the accident site reported observing the accident airplane maneuvering south of O69, at an altitude of about 1,000 feet
above ground level (agl). Witnesses stated that they heard a loud "pop" and observed "the wings fold upward" as the airplane descended vertically below a tree
line.
Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane impacted an open field adjacent to a tree line about 1.3 miles southeast of runway 29. All major
structural components were present at the accident site. Debris, including the engine, and one propeller blade were located within about 15 feet of the main
wreckage. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
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Accident Rpt# WPR15CA097
01/29/2015 1430 PST Regis# N36NC
Newburg, OR
Apt: Stan Jost PVT
Acft Mk/Mdl SCHNEIDER RICHARD J ALASKAN
Acft SN 0012
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Eng Mk/Mdl LYCOMING IO-540-G4B5
Acft TT
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
Opr Name: SANDERSON MICHAEL E
Opr dba:
715
0
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
2. Takeoff - Loss of control on ground
Narrative
The pilot stated that he was taking off in a southerly direction from a narrow, tree lined airstrip. During the takeoff roll, direct sunlight restricted his visibility. The
airplane drifted left and subsequently came into contact with numerous juvenile fir trees along the side of the runway. The contact with the trees resulted in
substantial leading edge damage to both wings, and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have
precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA003
03/07/2015 845 MST
Regis# N132ES
Acft Mk/Mdl SCHUPP EDWARD W SKY RANGER II-NO Acft SN 0207206
Eng Mk/Mdl ROTAX 912
Acft TT
Opr Name: STEPHEN L LEGRAND
Opr dba:
469
San Manuel, AZ
Apt: San Manuel E77
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Factual Prob Caus: Pending
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
0
Ser Inj
0
Aircraft Fire: NONE
AW Cert: SPE
Events
2. Landing-flare/touchdown - Hard landing
Narrative
The pilot was performing a no flap landing. About 5 feet over the runway, the pilot attempted to center the airplane over the center line but input too much
rudder, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and then departed the runway to the left. The nose gear and left main landing gear separated from the fuselage;
subsequently the left and right fuselage stringers sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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Accident Rpt# GAA15CA040
04/11/2015 1400 EDT Regis# N646RV
Acft Mk/Mdl TROM WAYNE VANS RV6A-A
Opr Name: PETERS WILLIAM J
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Acft SN 20333
Lafayette, GA
Apt: Hogjowl GE11
Acft Dmg: SUBSTANTIAL
Rpt Status: Prelim
Fatal
Flt Conducted Under: FAR 091
0
Ser Inj
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Prob Caus: Pending
Aircraft Fire: NONE
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