Aviation Accident Summary ERA16CA314

Cleveland, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N396DF

QUICKSILVER MANUFACTURING INC SPORT 2S

Analysis

The pilot of the experimental, amateur-built airplane reported that he was demonstrating turns for the passenger while flying at a low altitude when he lost control of the airplane and "stalled." The airplane collided with trees and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane reported that he was demonstrating turns for the passenger while flying at a low altitude, when he lost control of the airplane and "stalled." The airplane collided with trees and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings and the empennage. The pilot further reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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