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April 5, 2012 · Wielt Great Lakes 2T-1A · N211RW
Warwarsing, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Warwarsing, NY
Aircraft
Wielt Great Lakes 2T-1A
Tail Number
N211RW
Operator
Thomas Mark R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA272
The pilot stated that he performed a preflight inspection of the airplane with no anomalies noted. The purpose of the flight was to circle over a friend's property and return to the departure airport. The pilot said that, as he began the first turn to circle the property, he waved to his friends on the ground; he did not recall anything after he initiated that turn. According to a witness, as the airplane began to turn, it lost altitude and descended at a 45-degree angle until it struck a tree and then the ground. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the wings and fuselage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he performed a preflight inspection of the airplane with no anomalies noted. The purpose of the flight was to circle around a friend's property and return to the departure airport. As the pilot began the first turn to circle the property, he waved to his friends and did not recall anything following the initiated turn. According to a witness, as the airplane began to turn, it lost altitude and descended at a 45 degree angle until it struck a tree and then the ground. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the wings and fuselage during the accident sequence. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWielt Great Lakes 2T-1A
Tail NumberN211RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Mark R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC