Pilot Debrief

FLIGHTSTAR FLIGHTSTAR II-SL near Kingston, GA — 2011-06-11

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Date
2011-06-11
Location
Kingston, GA, USA
Aircraft
FLIGHTSTAR FLIGHTSTAR II-SL
Registration
N533BK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot stated that he was making low passes over a river while looking down at people who were on the river. After looking up, the pilot noticed that he was approaching the tree tops, added engine power, and raised the airplane's nose in order to avoid the trees. He stated that the airplane stalled and impacted the tree tops, after which it nosed over and fell about 50 feet to the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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