N533BK

Substantial
None

FLIGHTSTAR FLIGHTSTAR II-SLS/N: FS7522

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 11, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA337
Location
Kingston, GA
Event ID
20110612X04152
Coordinates
34.203609, -84.973892
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N533BK
Make
FLIGHTSTAR
Serial Number
FS7522
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
FLIGHTSTAR II-SLAC4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KERCE BRADLEY
Address
301 PRATER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KINGSTON
State / Zip Code
GA 30145-1856
Country
United States

Analysis

The non-certificated pilot stated that he was making low passes over a river while looking down at people who were on the river. After looking up, the pilot noticed that he was approaching the tree tops, added engine power, and raised the airplane's nose in order to avoid the trees. He stated that the airplane stalled and impacted the tree tops, after which it nosed over and fell about 50 feet to the ground. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, stated that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA337