Pilot Debrief

Morris George Velocity 173RG near St. Augustine, FL — 2008-07-31

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Date
2008-07-31
Location
St. Augustine, FL, USA
Airport
SGJ
Aircraft
Morris George Velocity 173RG
Registration
N269VE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

A loss of control in flight due to undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The purpose of the flight was a demonstration for a prospective buyer. According to witnesses, after becoming airborne and reaching approximately 50 feet above ground level the airplane's engine began to surge. The airplane then entered a bank to the left and impacted a marshy area, producing a debris path approximately 100 feet long. The main wreckage came to rest with the engine partially submerged. All major structural components and flight control surfaces were accounted for at the scene; however, flight control continuity could not be confirmed because of impact damage. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine identified no anomalies that would produce engine surges or a loss of control.

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