Summary
On June 28, 2019, a Flightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Coward, SC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
The noncertificated pilot reported that, during the initial climb after takeoff from an off-airport field, he decided to turn the unregistered aircraft toward more favorable terrain to continue the climb. He added that the airplane then encountered a quartering tailwind, and about 30 ft above ground aerodynamically stalled, and impacted a pole and terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that the airplane was near gross takeoff weight, but there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station, located 12 miles east of the accident, reported that, about 43 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 8 knots, 10 statute...
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA429. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The noncertificated pilot reported that, during the initial climb after takeoff from an off-airport field, he decided to turn the unregistered aircraft toward more favorable terrain to continue the climb. He added that the airplane then encountered a quartering tailwind, and about 30 ft above ground aerodynamically stalled, and impacted a pole and terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that the airplane was near gross takeoff weight, but there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station, located 12 miles east of the accident, reported that, about 43 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 8 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, clear skies, temperature 33°C (91°F), dew point 18°C (64°F). The pilot departed the aircraft to the west.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA429