PHANTOM AIRCRAFT CO PHANTOM X 1
Three Rivers, MI — August 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA413 |
| Event ID | 20140808X20527 |
| Location | Three Rivers, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.95861, -85.59194 |
| Airport | Three Rivers Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PHANTOM AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | PHANTOM X 1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a visual traffic pattern to a grass runway utilized by a combination of light sport aircraft, powered parachutes, and radio controlled aircraft. While on downwind at 400 feet above ground level, the pilot noticed three ground vehicles parked in a lot often used by pilots when they flew radio controlled aircraft. As he searched for possible radio controlled aircraft, the pilot became distracted and allowed his airspeed to decrease, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot was unable to regain control and the airplane subsequently impacted a line of trees.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.