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July 9, 1983 · Eames ACRO Sport · N16SE
Huntersville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Huntersville, NC
Aircraft
Eames ACRO Sport
Tail Number
N16SE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA268
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING INVERTED FLT OVER AN ARPT. THE PILOT HAD MADE SEVERAL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS OVER THE AIRFIELD. ON THE LAST PASS THE ACFT WAS INVERTED AT LOW ALT AS IT PROCEEDED DOWN THE RWY IT DRIFTED WEST ABOUT 200 FT AND HIT A TREE NEAR THE TOP. THE PILOT ROLLED RIGHT SIDE UP AND MADE A HIGH SPEED WHEEL LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENTTHE FAA CONFIRMED THAT A LOW ALT WAIVER HAD NOT BEEN OBTAINED PRIOR TO THIS FLT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE DURING INVERTED FLT OVER AN ARPT. THE PILOT HAD MADE SEVERAL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS OVER THE AIRFIELD. ON THE LAST PASS THE ACFT WAS INVERTED AT LOW ALT AS IT PROCEEDED DOWN THE RWY IT DRIFTED WEST ABOUT 200 FT AND HIT A TREE NEAR THE TOP. THE PILOT ROLLED RIGHT SIDE UP AND MADE A HIGH SPEED WHEEL LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENTTHE FAA CONFIRMED THAT A LOW ALT WAIVER HAD NOT BEEN OBTAINED PRIOR TO THIS FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBRADFORD (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3850 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEames ACRO Sport
Tail NumberN16SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AHA · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC