Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA329
Location
Holy Hill, SC
Event ID
20230810192837
Coordinates
33.301830, -80.391977
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and a collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident make and model airplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CHAPMAN BRADLEY A
Address
409 MUTUAL DR
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
SC 29414-4809
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA329