CircumFlightN38PC Brand, Richard Bateleur 2000 accident
NTSB NYC08CA032 · 2007-11-11 · West Ossipee, NH · near NH69
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot was practicing an aerobatic routine for an upcoming airshow. The airplane was at an altitude of 3,500 feet, when the pilot performed a loop, with a snap roll. The airplane subsequently entered a diving left spin. The pilot was unable to recover from the spin, and as the airplane descended through 1,750 feet, he released the canopy and parachuted from the airplane successfully. The airplane impacted the ground and was destroyed. The pilot stated he had practiced the maneuver on previous occasions without incident. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane or flight controls.
Full narrative
The pilot of an amateur built Bateleleur 2000, was practicing an aerobatic routine for an upcoming airshow. The airplane was at an altitude of 3,500 feet, when the pilot performed a loop, with a snap roll. The airplane subsequently entered a diving left spin. The pilot was unable to recover from the spin, and as the airplane descended through 1,750 feet, he released the canopy and parachuted from the airplane successfully. The airplane impacted the ground and was destroyed. The pilot stated he had practiced the maneuver on previous occasions without incident. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane or flight controls.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, while practicing aerobatics. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 37
- Nearest airport
- Windsock Village Airport
- Distance from field
- 1.0
- Airport elevation
- 460
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N38PC | Brand, Richard | Bateleur 2000 | DEST | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250 | Cruise |
| 2 | 230 | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| 24552 | |
| 24566 | cause |
| 19200 |