Pilot Debrief

Roberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis near Rhinebeck, NY — 2008-08-17

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Date
2008-08-17
Location
Rhinebeck, NY, USA
Airport
NY94
Aircraft
Roberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis
Registration
N5246
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.

NTSB narrative

The accident flight was a two-airplane aerial demonstration of World War I vintage aircraft simulating a "dogfight," with the entire flight conducted at an altitude about 300 feet above ground level. While maneuvering with the other airplane, the accident airplane entered a "3 turn spin to the left" before it impacted trees and terrain. The wreckage was consumed in a postimpact fire. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures. The airline-transport-rated pilot had over 3,800 total hours of flight experience and had logged about 5 hours of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model.

NTSB coding

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