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February 12, 2009 · Remos G-3/600 · N23GX

Hilda, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hilda, TX
Aircraft
Remos G-3/600
Tail Number
N23GX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09LA189

The flight instructor was demonstrating low-level operations when the left wing and the vertical stabilizer struck a cable suspended across the valley. The left wing stalled and the instructor pilot applied full power and right rudder, regaining control approximately 20 feet above the ground. He then continued to the destination for an uneventful landing. A postflight inspection showed superficial marks on the left wing and the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer. There were several structural tears and radial fractures in the aft end of the fuselage boom and the top and bottom seams of the smallest part of the fuselage boom were split for more than 18 inches.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Instructor/check pilot

Full Narrative

On February 12, 2009, approximately 1130 central standard time (CST), a Remos G-3/600 special light sport airplane (S-LSA), N23GX, was substantially damaged when it struck a cable suspended across a valley near Hilda, Texas. The flight instructor and the private pilot, who were the only occupants, were not injured. The airplane was registered to Remos Aircraft, Inc. and operated by the pilot. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight departed at 1125 from the Mason County Airport (T92) Mason, Texas, on a flight in visual meteorological conditions to the Gillespie County Airport (T82) Fredericksburg, Texas. The flight instructor was demonstrating low level operations when the left wing and the vertical stabilizer struck a cable suspended across the valley. The left wing stalled and the instructor pilot applied full power and right rudder regaining control at approximately 20 feet above the ground. He then continued to their destination for an uneventful landing. A post flight inspection showed superficial marks on the left wing and the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer. There were several structural tears and radial fractures in the aft end of the fuselage boom. The top and bottom seams of the smallest part of the fuselage boom were split for more than 18 inches.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportMason County Airport (10nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRemos G-3/600
Tail NumberN23GX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 15 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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