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July 16, 2013 · Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · N519ZB

Dalton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dalton, OH
Aircraft
Christen Industries Pitts S-2B
Tail Number
N519ZB
Operator
Pittsbird
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA467

The pilot was performing aerobatic maneuvers when the engine stopped producing power. He was unable to restart the engine and made a forced landing to a grass runway. The pilot landed the airplane half-way down the runway, but he was unable to stop it before it overran the runway and struck a utility pole. A postaccident test run of the engine and examinations of the engine and airplane did not reveal any preaccident malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Full Narrative

On July 16, 2013, at 1940 eastern daylight time, N519ZB, a Christen Industries INC Pitts S2-B, sustained substantial damage when it made a forced landing to a private grass runway after a total loss of engine power near Dalton, Ohio. The commercial pilot and the passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. No flight plan was filed for the local flight that departed the Akron/Canton Regional Airport (CAK), Akron, Ohio, at 1915. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. In a written statement, the pilot stated that he departed CAK and flew to his designated "aerobatic box" to perform aerobatics. He said that during an upright, normal spin to the left, the engine stopped producing power. At that time, the airplane was about 3,300 feet above the ground and he prepared to make a forced landing to a short and narrow private grass runway. The pilot tried to re-start the engine several times during the emergency descent, but to no avail. The pilot landed half-way down the runway but was unable to stop. The airplane overran the runway and struck a utility pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the left, upper and lower wings. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector performed an examination of the airplane and engine and no preaccident anomalies were identified that would have caused the engine to stop producing power. He then performed a test run of the engine on the airframe. The engine started immediately and ran through its full power range without interruptions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChristen Industries Pitts S-2B
Tail NumberN519ZB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPittsbird
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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