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October 9, 2021 · Zuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter · N70TZ
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Aircraft
Zuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter (2003)
Tail Number
N70TZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA015
The pilot reported that he was overflying a lake when he noticed something floating on the water and turned the airplane around to get a better look. During the turn at low altitude, the airspeed diminished, and the airplane’s wing stalled. The airplane descended and impacted the water nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. 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 failure to adequately monitor airspeed during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the water.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was overflying a lake when he noticed something floating on the water and turned the airplane around to get a better look. During the turn at low altitude, the airspeed diminished, and the airplane’s wing stalled. The airplane descended and impacted the water nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:11 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter
Tail NumberN70TZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC