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September 5, 2000 · Abernathy Streaker · N1LM

Sherman, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sherman, TX
Aircraft
Abernathy Streaker
Tail Number
N1LM
Operator
Alex Mirkovic
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA254

During the first of three aerobatic contest flights, at 4,300 feet agl, the pilot began a 45 degree nose down dive into the 'aerobatic box'. After the 'second wing wag (used to signify the start of aerobatic performance),' the airplane experience a 'high rate' roll to the right. The pilot reported that the right aileron 'jammed.' The right wing's top skin failed and separated from the rear spar. The right wing rear spar buckled, and the leading edge of the aileron was 'jammed' under the trailing edge of the wing in the full up position. The pilot regained control of the airplane, and subsequently landed the airplane on the runway without further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.

Full Narrative

On September 5, 2000, approximately 1130 central daylight time, an Abernathy Streaker aerobatic experimental biplane, N1LM, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Sherman, Texas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the Grayson County Airport, Sherman, Texas, at 1123. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), and a telephone interview conducted by the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot departed Grayson County Airport for the first of three aerobatic contest flights. At 4,300 feet agl, the pilot began a 45 degree nose down dive into the "aerobatic box". After the "second wing wag (used to signify the start of aerobatic performance)," the airplane experience a "high rate" roll to the right. The pilot reported that the right aileron "jammed," however, he eventually regained control of the airplane, and landed it on runway 17L without further incident. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the skin on the top of the right wing failed and separated from the rear spar. The rear spar was buckled and the aileron's leading edge was "jammed," in the full up position, under the wing's trailing edge. The airplane had accumulated 1,123 hours of total flight time at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSherman/Denison (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAbernathy Streaker
Tail NumberN1LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlex Mirkovic
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-AIE · Reciprocating · 200

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 16 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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