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May 19, 2007 · Hillery W Grice Alley Cat 1 · N985GC

Fairhope, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fairhope, AL
Aircraft
Hillery W Grice Alley Cat 1
Tail Number
N985GC
Operator
Robert H Grice
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA100

The pilot was completing his last maneuver (a loop) which would have culminated with a full-stop landing. He started the maneuver from the planned altitude of 150 feet and 140 miles-per-hour, and after reaching the top of the loop, recognized that the flight was slow. He continued the maneuver and was unable to accelerate and complete the maneuver. The airplane impacted the runway surface while in a "flat" attitude, but with a high rate of descent. He further stated that there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain terrain clearance while completing a loop at an airshow, resulting in impact with the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot was completing his last maneuver (a loop) which would have culminated with a full-stop landing. He started the maneuver from the planned altitude of 150 feet and 140 miles-per-hour, and after reaching the top of the loop, recognized that the flight was slow. He continued the maneuver and was unable to accelerate and complete the maneuver. The airplane impacted the runway surface while in a "flat" attitude, but with a high rate of descent. He further stated that there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:53 CDT
Nearest AirportH L Sonny Callahan Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length6604 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHillery W Grice Alley Cat 1
Tail NumberN985GC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert H Grice
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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