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November 11, 2007 · Brand Richard Bateleur 2000 · N38PC

West Ossipee, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Ossipee, NH
Aircraft
Brand Richard Bateleur 2000
Tail Number
N38PC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC08CA032

The pilot was practicing an aerobatic routine for an upcoming airshow. The airplane was at an altitude of 3,500 feet, when the pilot performed a loop, with a snap roll. The airplane subsequently entered a diving left spin. The pilot was unable to recover from the spin, and as the airplane descended through 1,750 feet, he released the canopy and parachuted from the airplane successfully. The airplane impacted the ground and was destroyed. The pilot stated he had practiced the maneuver on previous occasions without incident. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane or flight controls.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, while practicing aerobatics.

Full Narrative

The pilot of an amateur built Bateleleur 2000, was practicing an aerobatic routine for an upcoming airshow. The airplane was at an altitude of 3,500 feet, when the pilot performed a loop, with a snap roll. The airplane subsequently entered a diving left spin. The pilot was unable to recover from the spin, and as the airplane descended through 1,750 feet, he released the canopy and parachuted from the airplane successfully. The airplane impacted the ground and was destroyed. The pilot stated he had practiced the maneuver on previous occasions without incident. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane or flight controls.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportWindsock Village Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBrand Richard Bateleur 2000
Tail NumberN38PC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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