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August 31, 2022 · Sutphin John E RANS S-12 · N8028W
Hilliard, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hilliard, FL
Aircraft
Sutphin John E RANS S-12 (1995)
Tail Number
N8028W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA394
The student pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings in the accident airplane. While approaching the runway at an altitude of about 400 feet, and while in the turn from the base to the final leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot described that he allowed the airspeed to get too slow and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings in the accident airplane. While approaching the runway at an altitude of about 400 feet, and while in the turn from the base to the final leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot described that he allowed the airspeed to get too slow and the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 EDT
Nearest AirportHilliard Airpark (1nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSutphin John E RANS S-12
Tail NumberN8028W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC