N119TB

Substantial
Minor

BELISLE THOMAS J RV7AS/N: 71612

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 5, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA189
Location
New Iberia, LA
Event ID
20140407X94000
Coordinates
30.038055, -91.879722
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control due to a temporary incapacitation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELISLE THOMAS J
Serial Number
71612
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
RV7ARV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV7A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLINT KELLEY C
Address
PO BOX 490
City
TULSA
State / Zip Code
OK 74101-0490
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot planned on a long cross-country flight. According to the pilot, he made a fuel stop and got something to eat and drink, and then continued the flight. As he approached his next stop, he reported that he contacted the tower controller, who cleared him for a right base for the runway. The airplane approached the runway, flew about 1,000 feet down the runway, and then drifted off to the right. The airplane then flew across a parallel taxiway, made a right turn, and impacted terrain, just east of the runway. The pilot reported that he did not remember the accident, nor climbing out of the airplane. By the time the first responders arrived, he was able to walk around the airplane and waved to them to indicate that he was not injured. He added that the last thing he remembered, was making the approach, and then looking at the wrecked airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The airplane was not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, however, the heat exchanger had been removed and the ports plugged, and no indications that carbon monoxide had leaked into the cabin. The examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot reported no problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The pilot added that he was given several tests at the hospital, but doctors told him it was probably due to dehydration.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA189