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May 22, 2011 · Flightstar Flightstar II · N194PG

Grantville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grantville, GA
Aircraft
Flightstar Flightstar II
Tail Number
N194PG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11LA307

The pilot of the experimental light sport aircraft conducted a low pass over a runway and then applied engine power to climb. The airplane sustained a momentary loss of engine power followed by a sudden total loss of engine power due to the rear piston seizing. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest on a road. The airplane was equipped with a non-certificated engine that, according to the operator’s manual, was prone to sudden engine stoppage.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2011, about 1945 eastern daylight time, a Flightstar Inc. Flightstar II experimental-light sport aircraft (E-LSA), N194PG, operated by a private pilot, was substantially damaged after it experienced a loss of engine power while maneuvering and impacted terrain, in Grantville, Georgia. The certificated private pilot and a passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight that departed from Newnan-Coweta County Airport (CCO), Newnan, Georgia. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the airplane was manufactured in 1993 and issued an E-LSA airworthiness certificate on December 8, 2006. It was purchased by the pilot on March 16, 2010. The pilot reported that he departed CCO and flew to an airport about 5 miles to the southwest without incident. He conducted a low-pass over the grass runway, and then applied engine power to climb. The airplane experienced a momentary loss of engine power, which was followed by a sudden total loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest on a road. It sustained substantial damage to the forward portion of the cockpit, and the boom that supported the empennage was fractured. According to maintenance records, the airplane was equipped with a two-cycle Rotax 503 series engine, which had been operated for about 55 hours since new. The airplane had been operated for about for 965 total hours, which included 30 hours since its most recent condition inspection, which was performed on May 25, 2010. Initial examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector did not reveal any obvious mechanical malfunctions. The engine was rotated by hand and compression was noted in both cylinders. Two spark plugs removed from the engine were brownish in color and exhibited "normal" wear when compared to a Champion spark plug chart. Approximately 5 gallons of fuel consistent with automotive gasoline was observed in the fuel tank and fuel was observed in the fuel lines to both carburetors. A subsequent disassembly of the engine by the pilot revealed scoring and other damage consistent with the rear piston seizing during engine operation. The safety information section of the engine operators manual stated the following, in part: "WARNING: This engine, by its design, is subject to sudden stoppage. Engine stoppage can result in crash landing, forced landings or no power landings. Such crash landing can lead to serious bodily injury or death. WARNING: This is not a certificated aircraft engine. It has not received any safety or durability testing, and conforms to no aircraft standards…."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan-Coweta (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlightstar Flightstar II
Tail NumberN194PG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503DCSI · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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