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November 11, 1995 · Lynch Starduster SA-300 · N39339

Ormond Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Lynch Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N39339
Operator
Yuri a Herviska
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA021

The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the airplane yawed to the left, began to lose altitude, and collided with the ground. A post accident inspection of the airplane revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunction of the flight control system.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 1995, about 1603 eastern standard time, N39339, an amateur built Starduster II SA-300 crashed at the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, Ormond Beach, Florida while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged, the pilot received minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses observed the airplane take off, bank left, appear to stall and pitch nose down and crash. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff the airplane began to yaw to the left and lose altitude, then collide with the ground. A postcrash examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed no preimpact malfuntion of the flight controls.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:03 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3701 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLynch Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN39339
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYuri a Herviska
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data