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September 15, 2010 · Aerolite Bearcat · UNREG
Mineola, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mineola, TX
Aircraft
Aerolite Bearcat
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA541
The non-certificated pilot was flying an unregistered light sport airplane when the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he attempted to deploy the ballistic parachute but was unable due to the parachute's safety ring not being properly attached. The pilot then attempted to perform a forced landing to a field but inadvertently stalled the airplane. The airplane impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage. A postaccident examination revealed that the engine's oil injection pump failed and that the safety ring for the parachute had vibrated loose. The engine was not being maintained by a maintenance inspection program and maintenance documents were not available.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-Recip eng oil sys-Failure - C
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot was flying an unregistered light sport airplane when he experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he attempted to deploy the ballistic parachute but was unable due to the parachute's safety ring not being properly attached. The pilot then attempted to perform a forced landing to a field but inadvertently stalled the airplane. The airplane impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. An examination revealed that the engine's oil injection pump has failed and that the safety ring for the parachute had vibrated loose. The engine was not being maintained by a maintenance inspection program and maintenance documents were not available. The pilot was not aware that the airplane needed to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerolite Bearcat
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:25