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October 8, 2009 · Remos Aircraft Gmbh Remos G-3/ 2006 · N18241
Sims, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sims, NC
Aircraft
Remos Aircraft Gmbh Remos G-3/ 2006
Tail Number
N18241
Operator
Massey John Thomas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA011
The pilot reported that he was flying above the reservoir at 500 feet approximately thirty minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180-degree turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot stated he “apparently relaxed the back pressure on the stick enough to lose altitude.” During the impact, the right wing incurred substantial damage. No preimpact malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was flying above the reservoir at 500 feet at approximately thirty minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180 degrees turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot stated he “apparently relaxed the back pressure on the stick enough to lose altitude.” During the impact, the right wing incurred substantial damage. No pre-impact malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:36 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRemos Aircraft Gmbh Remos G-3/ 2006
Tail NumberN18241
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMassey John Thomas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 UL-S · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time22:39
Weather SourceWFAC