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March 10, 2020 · American Legand Aircraft AL18 · N23TN

Social Circle, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Social Circle, GA
Aircraft
American Legand Aircraft AL18 (2016)
Tail Number
N23TN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA131

According to the pilot, he was conducting a low pass through an abandoned power line easement on a small lake peninsula. He was flying directly into the wind, and as the airplane approached hilly terrain, the wind changed. The airplane then encountered turbulence and impacted terrain. The airplane subsequently bounced, and the pilot applied "heavy braking, The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he was doing a low pass through an abandoned powerline easement on a small lake peninsula, which included a small hill. He was flying directly into the wind and as the airplane approached the hill, the wind direction changed as a result of the terrain, and the airplane encountered mechanical turbulence. The airplane wheels impacted the ground, the airplane bounced, and the pilot applied "heavy braking." Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The winds reported at an airport 6 miles to the northwest of the accident location were variable from 270° to 330° at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican Legand Aircraft AL18
Tail NumberN23TN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YO-233-B2A · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data