N529FM

Substantial
Minor

Stolp Starduster ACRODUSTER II SA750S/N: 302

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 7, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA128
Location
Senoia, GA
Event ID
20200309X82227
Coordinates
33.283332, -84.538887
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 failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N529FM
Make
STOLP STARDUSTER
Serial Number
302
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
ACRODUSTER II SA750SA75
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MYERS FRED R III
Address
55 TINSLEY WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
SENOIA
State / Zip Code
GA 30276-2815
Country
United States

Analysis

According to local law enforcement, the pilot reported that, while performing aerial stunts for a local children's party. The airplane struck a tree and he lost control of the airplane. He was able to maneuver the airplane across the street before striking another tree and impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and the empennage. A Federal Aviation Administrator inspector who examined the airplane after the accident confirmed flight control continuity and reported no anomalies with the flight controls.The pilot did not submit an NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report or any other statement describing the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA128