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October 9, 2018 · Aviat S 2C · N126BB
Hampton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hampton, GA
Aircraft
Aviat S 2C (2001)
Tail Number
N126BB
Operator
Grayout Aerosports
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA021
The biplane pilot reported that, while performing a reconnaissance flight to determine the viability of landing the biplane on the infield section of the racing track for an upcoming airshow, he made several passes and saw no power wires. He added that, during an approach to the proposed landing area, the biplane struck a power wire. The pilot aborted the approach, performed a quick controllability check, and decided to land at a nearby airport. The pilot landed the biplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left ailerons. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, while performing a reconnaissance flight to determine the viability of landing the biplane on the infield section of the racing track for an upcoming airshow, several passes were made, and no power wires were observed. He added that, during an approach to the proposed landing area, the biplane struck a power wire. The pilot aborted the approach, performed a quick controllability check, and decided to land at the nearby airport. The biplane landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left ailerons. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat S 2C
Tail NumberN126BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGrayout Aerosports
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-450 · Reciprocating · 265
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC