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October 24, 2003 · Let Np Kinovice Z37A · N137MS

Oak Hill, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Oak Hill, FL
Aircraft
Let Np Kinovice Z37A
Tail Number
N137MS
Operator
Kurt Grasso
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04LA011

The pilot stated he was in slow flight at 250 feet above ground level in the traffic pattern on a heading of northwest flying away from the runway when the right wing abruptly dropped. He first pushed the nose of the airplane forward, added power and opposite aileron, and then he applied rudder. He did not recover due to the low altitude. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated the pilot turned left base, for runway 18 when he noticed he was too close to the approach end of the runway. He elected to make a right turn to re-enter the traffic pattern. The airplane was on a heading of approximately 330-degrees when it stalled and spun to the right. During the uncontrolled descent the airplane rotated approximately 240 degrees before striking branches of a tree and then impacted the ground nose first.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to re-enter the pattern resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees and the ground during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.

Full Narrative

On October 24, 2003, about 1824 eastern daylight time, an experimental (exhibition) Let NP Kinovice Z37A, N137MS, registered to and operated by a private owner as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, impacted with the ground while entering the traffic pattern for the Blue Ridge Flightpark Airport, Oak Hill, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot reported serious injuries, and one passenger reported minor injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the Blue Ridge Flightpark, a few minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was in slow flight at 250 feet above ground level in the traffic pattern on a heading of northwest, flying away from the runway when the right wing abruptly dropped. He first pushed the nose of the airplane forward, added power and opposite aileron, and then he applied rudder. He did not recover do to the low altitude. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated the pilot turned left base, for runway 18 when he noticed he was too close to the approach end of the runway. He elected to make a right turn to re-enter the traffic pattern. The airplane was on a heading of approximately 330-degrees when it stalled and spun to the right. During the uncontrolled descent the airplane rotated approximately 240 degrees before striking branches of a tree and then impacted the ground nose first.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:24 EDT
Nearest AirportBlue Ridge Airpark Airport (0nm)
Runway170
Runway Length3335 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan ActivatedNo

Aircraft

AircraftLet Np Kinovice Z37A
Tail NumberN137MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKurt Grasso
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvia · M462RF · Reciprocating · 315
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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