N23TN

Substantial
None

American Legand Aircraft AL18S/N: AL-1206

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA131
Location
Social Circle, GA
Event ID
20200318X51903
Coordinates
33.685832, -83.648330
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 airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN LEGAND AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
AL-1206
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
AL18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AL18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALL ROBERT W
Address
19435 161ST CT
City
O BRIEN
State / Zip Code
FL 32071-1723
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he was doing a low pass through an abandoned powerline easement on a small lake peninsula, which included a small hill. He was flying directly into the wind and as the airplane approached the hill, the wind direction changed as a result of the terrain, and the airplane encountered mechanical turbulence. The airplane wheels impacted the ground, the airplane bounced, and the pilot applied "heavy braking." Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The winds reported at an airport 6 miles to the northwest of the accident location were variable from 270° to 330° at 7 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA131