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July 4, 2011 · M Squared Sprint 1000 · N648MA

Heise, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Heise, ID
Aircraft
M Squared Sprint 1000
Tail Number
N648MA
Operator
Clark B Millet
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11LA324

Over the 7 months preceding the accident, the owner had conducted extensive work on the experimental light sport airplane, including the installation of new sails (fabric wing covers). The accident flight was a test flight following this work. Before the flight, the owner and the pilot completed a preflight inspection, an engine run-up, and a complete check of the control surfaces, with no anomalies noted. The owner, who remained on the ground and witnessed the accident, reported that, after taking off and climbing to 150 feet above ground level, the pilot made a 180-degree turn. The airplane was in a shallow climb at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level when it appeared to stall. The left wing dropped, and the airplane descended in a steep left bank to ground impact. The owner ran to the airplane, and, while awaiting emergency responders, he spoke to the pilot, who said "I had no ailerons." The pilot's report of a loss of aileron control is consistent with the degradation of roll control authority during an aerodynamic stall. According to the owner, the pilot did not have any previous flight experience in the accident airplane make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.

Full Narrative

On July 4, 2011, at 1301 mountain daylight time, an experimental light sport M Squared Sprint 1000 aircraft, N648MA, collided with the ground following a loss of control while maneuvering near Heise, Idaho. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously injured. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. No flight plan was filed. According to the owner of the aircraft, over the 7 months preceding the accident, the aircraft was "completely overhauled and refurbished including new sails and motor inspection." The accident flight was a test flight following this work. Before the flight, the owner and the pilot reexamined the aircraft and "confirmed all controls, instruments, fittings and connections." An engine run-up was completed, and the engine was "running smoothly." The owner witnessed the accident, and he reported that, after takeoff, the pilot made a 180-degree turn. He further reported that the aircraft was in a "slight climb" at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level when it appeared to stall. The left wing dropped, and the aircraft descended in a steep left bank to ground impact. The owner ran to the aircraft, and while awaiting emergency responders, he spoke to the pilot, who said "I had no ailerons." The pilot also told the owner that he did not have engine trouble. According to Federal Aviation Administration records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with a single engine land airplane rating that was issued on November 15, 1978. His most recent medical certificate was issued on March 3, 1986. According to the owner, the pilot did not have any previous flight experience in the accident aircraft make and model. Aircraft records provided by the owner indicated that the aircraft's most recent condition inspection was completed on December 8, 2007, at an aircraft total time of 810 hours. The owner purchased the aircraft in November 2010, and transported it by trailer to his residence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:01 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftM Squared Sprint 1000
Tail NumberN648MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClark B Millet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data