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June 11, 2011 · Flightstar Flightstar II-SL · N533BK
Kingston, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kingston, GA
Aircraft
Flightstar Flightstar II-SL
Tail Number
N533BK
Operator
Charles B Kerce
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA337
The non-certificated pilot stated that he was making low passes over a river while looking down at people who were on the river. After looking up, the pilot noticed that he was approaching the tree tops, added engine power, and raised the airplane's nose in order to avoid the trees. He stated that the airplane stalled and impacted the tree tops, after which it nosed over and fell about 50 feet to the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot stated that he was making low passes over a river while looking down at people who were on the river. After looking up, the pilot noticed that he was approaching the tree tops, added engine power, and raised the airplane's nose in order to avoid the trees. He stated that the airplane stalled and impacted the tree tops, after which it nosed over and fell about 50 feet to the ground. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, stated that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlightstar Flightstar II-SL
Tail NumberN533BK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles B Kerce
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 DCDI · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC