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May 25, 2012 · Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft Skyranger II · N192RR

Saline, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Saline, MI
Aircraft
Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft Skyranger II
Tail Number
N192RR
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA318

The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude when the experimental light sport airplane stalled, resulting in an "extremely hard drop" and impact onto the landing gear. He noted that there was insufficient altitude available to recover from the aerodynamic stall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that precipitated the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 2012, about 1145 eastern daylight time, an Aeros Skyranger II experimental light sport airplane, N192RR, impacted terrain near Saline, Michigan. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB), Ann Arbor, Michigan about 1130. The pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude when the airplane inadvertently stalled, resulting in an "extremely hard drop" and impact onto the landing gear. He noted that there was insufficient altitude available to recover from the aerodynamic stall. The flight conditions included uneven ground heating and updrafts, according to the pilot. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that precipitated the accident. A witness observed the airplane flying on a southwest course about 200 feet above ground level. The airplane turned to reverse course to the northeast and then entered a right turn, which was steeper than the preceding turn. The airplane did not recover from that turn and subsequently "fell" out of the sky. The accident site was located about 3 miles southeast of ARB in the backyard of a residence. The airplane came to rest upright; although, the landing gear had collapsed and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. A postaccident examination conducted by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAnn Arbor Municipal (3nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft Skyranger II
Tail NumberN192RR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912S · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 13 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data