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October 11, 2006 · Olree Robert Spezio Sport DAL-1 · N777WH

Sarasota, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sarasota, FL
Aircraft
Olree Robert Spezio Sport DAL-1
Tail Number
N777WH
Operator
Robert Olree
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA003

The pilot stated that he was conducting high speed taxi runs for a functional check of the rudder and tail wheel after replacement of a component. On one of the runs, the airplane lifted off and drifted to the right at which point he elected to fly the airplane in the pattern and land. During his first attempt to land the sink rate was more than what he had expected and he elected to perform a go-around. During the second approach he let the airplane get too slow in a nose high attitude. The airplane stalled. He lost control of the airplane; the right wing impacted a tree and clipped a steel gate, separating the landing gear before slamming down on the pavement. The airplane then slid on the pavement into a gate before stopping. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall / mush and impact with objects (a tree and a fence) before ground impact.

Full Narrative

On October 11, 2006, about 1830 eastern daylight time, an experimental homebuilt, Olree Robert, Spezio Sport DAL-1, N777WH, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, impacted with trees during landing at the Hidden River Airport, Sarasota, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot reported no injuries and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from the same airport, earlier that day, about 1815. The pilot stated that he was conducting high speed taxi runs for a functional check of the rudder and tail wheel after replacement of a component. On one of the runs, the airplane lifted off and drifted to the right at which point he elected to fly the airplane in the pattern and land. During his first attempt to land the sink rate was more than what he had expected and he elected to perform a go-around. During the second approach he let the airplane get too slow in a nose high attitude. The airplane stalled. He lost control of the airplane; the right wing impacted a tree and clipped a steel gate, separating the landing gear before slamming down on the pavement. The airplane then slid on the pavement into a gate before stopping. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHidden River Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftOlree Robert Spezio Sport DAL-1
Tail NumberN777WH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Olree
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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