Schweizer SA 2-37A accident near Green Cove Sprg, FL
On February 19, 1998, a Schweizer SA 2-37A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Green Cove Sprg, FL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 19, 1998
- Place
- Green Cove Sprg, FL
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SA 2-37A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 29.980°N, 81.671°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X09508
Official records · ATL98FA047
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 19, 1998, about 1347 eastern standard time, a Schweizer SA 2-37A, N61474, collided with a houseboat shortly after takeoff from the Reynolds Airpark, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The airplane was operated by the airline transport pilot (ATP) for the purpose of familiarization of a newly hired ATP under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. Both pilots received fatal injuries, and the airplane was destroyed during the impact and subsequent post crash fire. The flight had originated about 1330, on the same day. According to the airplane operator, this was a pilot familiarization flight. After two landings, the airplane took off from runway 5 for continued closed pattern work. The airplane was refueled prior to the flights. According to several witnesses, the airplane was observed in a climb attitude about 200 to 300 feet above the ground. The takeoff and climb up to that point appeared normal. Witnesses said they then heard the engine noise decrease, as if it was powered back. Witnesses stated the airplanes nose was lowered slightly, and the airplane began a left turn back towards the Airpark. They stated the airplane's bank angle increased to between 60-70 degrees, and the nose dropped as if the airplane had stalled. The airplane then struck a docked, unoccupied houseboat and exploded into flames. One witness also commented that the propeller was still turning on impact, but there was no engine noise. PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Probable cause
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering the airplane for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with a house boat (residence).
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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.
