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January 2, 2015 · Dayton A Babcock Storm · N516VB

Eustis, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eustis, FL
Aircraft
Dayton A Babcock Storm (2014)
Tail Number
N516VB
Operator
Lake Hoppers Air Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA118

At the conclusion of a local formation flight, the flight of weight-shift-control aircraft returned to their home airport and entered the traffic pattern. During the landing flare, the accident pilot encountered the "prop wash" of the preceding aircraft, which resulted in his aircraft entering an uncommanded right bank. The pilot attempted to counteract the turn by applying a left banking control input, but the left main landing gear and nose landing gear impacted the ground, and further aggravated the turn. The nose landing gear then collapsed and dug into the soft turf runway, and the aircraft overturned to the right, where it came to rest on its right side. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airframe had been substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures or the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation, and when asked how the accident might have been prevented, the pilot stated, "…I could have performed (possibly) a go-around."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate spacing from the preceding aircraft during a formation landing, resulting in an inadvertent "prop wash" encounter, loss of control, and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

At the conclusion of a local formation flight, the flight of weight-shift-control aircraft returned to their home airport and entered the traffic pattern. During the landing flare, the accident pilot encountered the "prop wash" of the preceding aircraft, which resulted in his aircraft entering an uncommanded right bank. The pilot attempted to counteract the turn by applying a left banking control input, but the left main landing gear and nose landing gear impacted the ground, and further aggravated the turn. The nose landing gear then collapsed and dug into the soft turf runway, and the aircraft overturned to the right, where it came to rest on its right side. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airframe had been substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures or the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation, and when asked how the accident might have been prevented, the pilot stated, "…I could have performed (possibly) a go-around."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportMid Florida Air Service (0nm E)
Runway36
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDayton A Babcock Storm
Tail NumberN516VB
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLake Hoppers Air Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuzuki · G13B · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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