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May 29, 2016 · American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC NO Series · N80RK
Warner, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Warner, NH
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC NO Series (1996)
Tail Number
N80RK
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16CA197
The pilot reported that he was conducting a local sightseeing flight in visual meteorological conditions when the airplane inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions. While maneuvering, he lost visual reference with the ground. The airplane entered a steep descending turn, and collided trees. Both wings separated from the airframe and the fuselage was crushed. Weather conditions reported at an airport that was located about 17 nautical miles from the accident site, included, overcast clouds at 1,100 feet above ground level. The elevation of the accident site was about 1,700 feet mean sea level. The pilot reported that he experienced no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
An encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting a local sightseeing flight in visual meteorological conditions when the airplane inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions. While maneuvering, he lost visual reference with the ground. The airplane entered a steep descending turn, and collided with trees. Both wings separated from the airframe and the fuselage was crushed. Weather conditions reported at an airport that was located about 17 nautical miles from the accident site, included, overcast clouds at 1,100 feet above ground level. The elevation of the accident site was about 1,700 feet mean sea level. The pilot reported that he experienced no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 7GCBC NO Series
Tail NumberN80RK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC