Pilot Debrief

Rans S14 near Brownsville, OR — 2018-08-20

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Date
2018-08-20
Location
Brownsville, OR, USA
Aircraft
Rans S14
Registration
N140JL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The sport pilot was circling about 600 ft above ground level and taking photographs of a concert venue. He stated that he slowed the airplane to about 60 mph before entering a steep left turn. During the turn, the airplane stalled and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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