Pilot Debrief

REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH REMOS G-3/ near Sims, NC — 2009-10-08

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Date
2009-10-08
Location
Sims, NC, USA
Aircraft
REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH REMOS G-3/
Registration
N18241
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, resulting in controlled flight into water.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was flying above the reservoir at 500 feet approximately thirty minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180-degree turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot stated he “apparently relaxed the back pressure on the stick enough to lose altitude.” During the impact, the right wing incurred substantial damage. No preimpact malfunctions were reported by the pilot.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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