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January 5, 2023 · Stray Goose Research Aircam · N522EA

Calhoun, GA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Calhoun, GA
Aircraft
Stray Goose Research Aircam (2020)
Tail Number
N522EA
Operator
Stray Goose Research
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA102

The pilot was performing touch-and-go landings, and during the landing roll, he removed his hand from the twin-engine airplane’s throttles to turn off the electrically-powered fuel pumps. As the pilot moved his hand, his sweater sleeve caught on the right throttle handle, the right engine power increased, and the airplane veered off the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane collided with a runway marker sign and visual approach lighting equipment, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot attempted to reduce the right throttle setting, but his sweater was jammed between the throttles, and he ultimately stopped the airplane by shutting down the airplane’s engines. 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 inadvertent asymmetric throttle application, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll, runway excursion, and collision with ground equipment.

Full Narrative

The pilot was performing touch-and-go landings, and during the landing roll, he removed his hand from the twin-engine airplane’s throttles to turn off the electrically-powered fuel pumps. As the pilot moved his hand, his sweater sleeve caught on the right throttle handle, the right engine power increased, and the airplane veered off the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane collided with a runway marker sign and visual approach lighting equipment, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot attempted to reduce the right throttle setting, but his sweater was jammed between the throttles, and he ultimately stopped the airplane by shutting down the airplane’s engines. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:19 EST
Nearest AirportTom B David Fld (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStray Goose Research Aircam
Tail NumberN522EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStray Goose Research
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912-ULS2 · Reciprocating · 100 | Rotax · 912-ULS2 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 32 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data