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May 20, 2015 · Citabria 7GCBC NO Series · N50595
Winnsboro, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Winnsboro, SC
Aircraft
Citabria 7GCBC NO Series (1979)
Tail Number
N50595
Operator
Gary Langdale
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA081
The pilot reported that he decided to go around during the landing due to floating and attempted a steep left turn to avoid power lines. The airplane stalled, impacted the ground, and sustained substantial damage to the wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's execution of a steep left turn at low altitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he decided to go around during the landing due to floating and attempted a steep left turn to avoid power lines. The airplane stalled, impacted the ground, and sustained substantial damage to the wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:38 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCitabria 7GCBC NO Series
Tail NumberN50595
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Langdale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC