Boeing Stearman B75N1 accident near Locust Grove, GA
On July 2, 1997, a Boeing Stearman B75N1 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Locust Grove, GA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 2, 1997
- Place
- Locust Grove, GA
- Aircraft
- Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.340°N, 84.100°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X08289
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 2, 1997, about 0935 eastern daylight time, a Boeing Stearman B-75-N1, N450GC, collided with the ground during uncontrolled flight, following a loss of engine power, at Locust Grove, Georgia. The airplane was operated by the owner/pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A flight plan was not filed for the personal flight. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed by fire. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Conversations with witnesses at the accident site revealed that just after lift off from runway 25 at the private grass strip, a puff of black smoke was observed coming from the engine. A left turn was begun during which one witness reported hearing a surge of power, and another witness heard the engine quit. According to the witness who heard the engine quit, the airplane subsequently nosed down and descended rapidly. A column of black smoke was seen almost immediately after sound of the impact. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single engine land, airplane multiengine land, and instrument airplane ratings. His certificate was issued November 6, 1983. His last medical, a third class, was issued May 28, 1997, and contained the restriction that the pilot must have glasses available for near vision. The pilot was current at the time of the accident. A biennial flight review was completed July 22, 1995. Additional information about the pilot is contained on page 3 under th
Probable cause
The inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot after experiencing an in-flight cylinder head separation.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
