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August 20, 2018 · Rans S14 · N140JL
Brownsville, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Brownsville, OR
Aircraft
Rans S14 (1992)
Tail Number
N140JL
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18TA238
The sport pilot was circling about 600 ft above ground level and taking photographs of a concert venue. He stated that he slowed the airplane to about 60 mph before entering a steep left turn. During the turn, the airplane stalled and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
On August 20, 2018, about 1640 Pacific daylight time, a Rans S14 airplane, N140JL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Brownsville, Oregon. The sport pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated he had planned to overfly and photograph the location of a recent concert venue. As he arrived over the venue, he descended to about 600 ft above ground level (agl) and decelerated to about 60 miles per hour (mph) before entering a steep left turn. During the turn, he felt the airplane stall, and he attempted to recover as the airplane impacted the ground and struck a fence. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S14
Tail NumberN140JL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 52
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC