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February 11, 2011 · Gadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5 · N751EW

Lago Vista, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lago Vista, TX
Aircraft
Gadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5
Tail Number
N751EW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA186

The pilot recently purchased the aircraft, and the accident flight was intended to be an orientation flight around the traffic pattern followed by a landing. Shortly after departure, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power. During the forced landing, the aircraft settled into the tops of trees, resulting in substantial damage. A postaccident examination revealed that a fuse was blown which was believed to be associated with the electronic ignition circuit; however, the pilot did not have a schematic for the airplane so this could not be confirmed. The examination of the remaining systems revealed no anomalies. Investigators were unable to determine the reason for the simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power after takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On February 11, 2011, approximately 1330 central standard time, a Gadbois Apex Cross-5 Weight Shift Control aircraft, N751EW, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after departure from Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW), Lago Vista, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In the written statement submitted by the pilot, he recently purchased the aircraft and the accident flight was intended to be a simple orientation flight around the traffic pattern followed by a landing. Shortly after departure, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power. During the forced landing, the aircraft settled into the tops of scrub trees. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector the brace connecting the main fuselage to the wing assembly was broken. Both wings were bent and twisted. During the examination it was noted that a fuse was blown which was believed to be associated with the electronic ignition circuit. The pilot did not have a schematic for the airplane so this could not be confirmed. The examination of the remaining systems, conducted by the FAA inspector revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportRusty Allen Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGadbois Eugene W APEX CROSS-5
Tail NumberN751EW
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsCompact Ra · MZ202 · 60
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 16 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time19:49
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data