FLIGHTSTAR FLIGHTSTAR II-SL
Kingston, GA — June 11, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 11, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA337 |
| Event ID | 20110612X04152 |
| Location | Kingston, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.20361, -84.97389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHTSTAR |
| Model | FLIGHTSTAR II-SL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
Full 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. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, stated that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
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.