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June 28, 2019 · Flightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II · UNREG

Coward, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Coward, SC
Aircraft
Flightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA429

The noncertificated pilot reported that, during the initial climb after takeoff from an off-airport field, he decided to turn the airplane toward more favorable terrain to continue the climb. He added that the airplane then encountered a quartering tailwind, and about 30 ft above ground level, it aerodynamically stalled and then impacted a pole and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane was near its gross takeoff weight but that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The noncertificated pilot reported that, during the initial climb after takeoff from an off-airport field, he decided to turn the unregistered aircraft toward more favorable terrain to continue the climb. He added that the airplane then encountered a quartering tailwind, and about 30 ft above ground aerodynamically stalled, and impacted a pole and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane was near gross takeoff weight, but there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station, located 12 miles east of the accident, reported that, about 43 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 8 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, clear skies, temperature 33°C (91°F), dew point 18°C (64°F). The pilot departed the aircraft to the west.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 53
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 17 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data