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November 13, 1995 · Rans S-12 · UNREG
Plant City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Plant City, FL
Aircraft
Rans S-12
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA024
The non-rated pilot and a passenger in an unregistered airplane crashed during takeoff. Witnesses heard the engine running until impact. The airplane was found where it had impacted in a nose down attitude. Examination of the wreckage revealed no preimpact failure or malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
Full Narrative
On November 13, 1995, about 1355 eastern standard time, an unregistered Rans S-12, crashed on takeoff from Plant City Airport, Plant City, 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 noncertificated pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The airplane departed to the west and one witness stated he heard the engine running normally until impact. Examination of the wreckage was conducted by an FAA inspector who stated that no preimpact failures were noted. No airplane or engine logbooks were located.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 EST
Nearest AirportPlant City (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3348 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S-12
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 46
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:57
Weather SourceWFAC