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March 8, 2002 · Moore Sammie M-Breezy · N9167C

Pell City, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Pell City, AL
Aircraft
Moore Sammie M-Breezy
Tail Number
N9167C
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL02LA061

While conducting low pass maneuvers on runway 20. The airplane entered a steep bank and began to spiral towards the ground. Examination of the wreckage site revealed, all flight controls were present at the accident site, and no mechanical or flight control malfunction prior to the accident were reported.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by an inadvertent stall spin, and subsequent collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

On March 8, 2002, at 1730 central standard time, a Moore Sammie, M-Breezy, experimental airplane, N9167C, registered to a private owner/operator, collided with the ground after takeoff at Pell City Airport, Alabama. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot received fatal injuries. The flight originated from Pell City, Alabama. According to witnesses, the airplane made several low altitude passes along runway 20 with steep turn maneuvers to reverse the direction. During the last steep turn maneuver, the airplane began a downward spin. The airplane continued this spiral until it hit the ground. The spiral began approximately 300 feet above the ground. The witnesses pulled the pilot from the wreckage, and began cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid. They worked on the pilot until the rescue personnel arrived. A Lycoming 0-320, 180 horsepower engine, powered the experimental airplane. Airplane logbooks were not recovered for examination. The pilot held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. The pilot's total flight time was approximately 1250 hours. The pilot held a third class medical certificate, dated October 1, 2001 with no waivers or limitations. The Anniston Metropolitan Airport 1753 weather observation reported winds 160 at 9 knots with gusts up to 15 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 23 degrees Celsius, and a dew point of 8 degrees Celsius. There were few clouds at 6500 feet above ground level with no ceiling. The altimeter was 30.19. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of accident; conditions of light were dusk. Examination of the wreckage site revealed, the airplane came to rest at the north end of runway 20. The airplane showed signs of crush damage. All flight controls and flight surfaces were present at the site. The pilot did not report any mechanical or flight control malfunction prior to the accident. The State Toxicology and Accident Research Laboratory in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma performed the forensic toxicology. The toxicological examination showed 33.476 (ug/ml, ug/g) ACETAMINOPHEN (over the counter pain reliever) detected in the urine, also 85.639 (ug/ml, ug/g) SALOYLATE detected in the urine. Dr. Dennis Russell, St. Clair County Coroner, Leeds, Alabama, preformed the postmortem examination of the pilot on March 8, 2002. The cause of death was head trauma.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportSt Clair County (5nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMoore Sammie M-Breezy
Tail NumberN9167C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind160° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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