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August 6, 2014 · Phantom Aircraft Phantom X 1 NO Series · N2552S
Three Rivers, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Three Rivers, MI
Aircraft
Phantom Aircraft Phantom X 1 NO Series (1984)
Tail Number
N2552S
Operator
Wilkins Peter E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA413
The pilot flew a visual traffic pattern to a grass runway utilized by a combination of light sport aircraft, powered parachutes, and radio controlled aircraft. While on downwind at 400 feet above ground level, the pilot noticed three ground vehicles parked in a lot often used by pilots when they flew radio controlled aircraft. As he searched for possible radio controlled aircraft, the pilot became distracted and allowed his airspeed to decrease, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot was unable to regain control and the airplane subsequently impacted a line of trees.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a visual traffic pattern to a grass runway utilized by a combination of light sport aircraft, powered parachutes, and radio controlled aircraft. While on downwind at 400 feet above ground level, the pilot noticed three ground vehicles parked in a lot often used by pilots when they flew radio controlled aircraft. As he searched for possible radio controlled aircraft, the pilot became distracted and allowed his airspeed to decrease, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot was unable to regain control and the airplane subsequently impacted a line of trees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportThree Rivers Municipal (1nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPhantom Aircraft Phantom X 1 NO Series
Tail NumberN2552S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilkins Peter E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 DCDI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC