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October 5, 2017 · Thomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG NO Series · N248ST

Santa Ynez, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Aircraft
Thomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N248ST
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA007

The pilot reported that his intent was to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and landing to a full stop was normal. The pilot reported he taxied back and initiated a full throttle takeoff. He reported that after lifting off at 70 knots, the engine continued to run but was no longer producing power, and the airplane began to descend. The pilot reduced the throttle and initiated a forced landing to a grass field. The airplane traveled through the airport perimeter fence and continued to a road where it contacted a dirt berm. The foreign manufactured engine was an unusual design. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to contact and work with the manufacturer to determine the cause of the partial loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On October 5, 2017, at 1053 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Glasair Super II RG, N248ST, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Ynez, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported his intent for the flight was to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and landing to a full stop was normal. The pilot taxied back, and the pilot initiated a full throttle takeoff. Shortly after lifting off at 70 knots, the pilot noticed that the engine stopped producing power and the airplane started to descend. The pilot reduced the throttle and initiated a forced landing to a grass field. The airplane traveled through the airport perimeter fence and continued to a road where it contacted a dirt berm. The wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that the engine continued to run, and the propeller continued to turn throughout the landing roll until the propeller hit the dirt berm and the engine stopped. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site. He verified that fuel was present in the fuel tanks. The pilot told him that he had refueled the airplane with 15 gallons of fuel in each wing, about 2 weeks before the accident. The engine was not examined, and the reason for the partial loss of engine power was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:53 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Ynez (0.5nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2803 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftThomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG NO Series
Tail NumberN248ST
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMistral Engines Sa · G200-C1B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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