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August 10, 2020 · Aviat A-1C-200 Husky · N298WY

Grover, WY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Grover, WY
Aircraft
Aviat A-1C-200 Husky (2018)
Tail Number
N298WY
Operator
Aviat Aircraft
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA266

The pilot in the experimental test airplane reported that the purpose of the flight was to conduct spin testing, in support of future airplane type certification. Prior to the accident, he had completed seven power on test spins in which all spins exhibited no unusual or flat tendency. During the accident flight, the test condition called for a spin from level flight, with flaps up, and aft center of gravity, heavy weight, to the left, with aileron opposite of the turn. After one 360° rotation, the nose was much higher above the horizon than prior test conditions. The pilot applied corrective controls with no effect on any axis. The pilot was not able to recover the airplane from the induced spin and subsequently disembarked the airplane about 10,180 ft mean sea level. The pilot deployed his emergency parachute and during his descent he noted that the airplane was in a flat spin to ground impact. The airplane impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot landed hard and sustained serious compression fractures in L1 and L2. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot in the experimental test airplane reported that the purpose of the flight was to conduct spin testing, in support of future airplane type certification. Prior to the accident, he had completed seven power on test spins in which all spins exhibited no unusual or flat tendency. During the accident flight, the test condition called for a spin from level flight, with flaps up, and aft center of gravity, heavy weight, to the left, with aileron opposite of the turn. After one 360o rotation, the nose was much higher above the horizon than prior test conditions. The pilot applied corrective controls with no effect on any axis. The pilot was not able to recover the airplane from the induced spin and subsequently disembarked the airplane about 10,180 ft mean sea level. The pilot deployed his emergency parachute and during his descent he noted that the airplane was in a flat spin to ground impact. The airplane impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot landed hard and sustained serious compression fractures in L1 and L2. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:18 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat A-1C-200 Husky
Tail NumberN298WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviat Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C3B6 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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