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May 9, 2009 · Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · N6027V
Muskogee, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Muskogee, OK
Aircraft
Pitts Aerobatics S-2B
Tail Number
N6027V
Operator
Schledorn Mark D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA287
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and his private pilot student were practicing stalls. They were initiating the stalls about 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and recovering by 1,500 feet AGL. During the third stall, the student pilot initiated recovery and the airplane was descending straight ahead at about 1,500 feet AGL. The CFI took control of the airplane between 800 and 1,000 feet AGL and determined the airplane was in a straight ahead stall. The CFI was unable to recover the airplane to normal flight and it impacted trees in a forested area. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot was seriously injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and his private pilot student were practicing stalls. They were initiating the stalls about 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and recovering by 1,500 feet AGL. During the third stall, the student pilot initiated recovery and the airplane was descending straight ahead at about 1,500 feet AGL. The CFI took control of the airplane between 800 and 1,000 feet AGL and determined the airplane was in a straight ahead stall. The CFI was unable to recover the airplane to normal flight and it impacted trees in a forested area. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot was seriously injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDavis Field Airport (20nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts Aerobatics S-2B
Tail NumberN6027V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSchledorn Mark D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO