Globe GC-1B accident near Cypress, TX
On August 6, 2005, a Globe GC-1B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Cypress, TX. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- August 6, 2005
- Place
- Cypress, TX
- Aircraft
- Globe GC-1B · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 29.973°N, 95.722°W
- NTSB ID
- 20050811X01216
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 6, 2005, approximately 1650 central daylight time (CDT), a vintage Globe GC-1B single-engine airplane, N3209K, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a loss of control while maneuvering near Cypress, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filled for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the Dry Creek Airport (TS07), a private airstrip 25 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Texas, approximately 1632. Several witnesses, who were traveling along U.S. Highway 290, reported to authorities that they observed the airplane in a vertical or diving attitude, but did not see the airplane actually impact the ground. Another witness heard and observed the airplane from his house across the highway, and provided a similar description of the mishap, stating that the airplane was spiraling out of control. The pilot was not in contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC); however, the Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), near Houston, Texas, recorded part of the airplane's flight before images were lost at 16:48:28 CDT, approximately 1,900 feet mean sea level (MSL). No radio transmissions or distress calls were received from the airplane. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The 42-year old pilot held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. The pilot also held an aircraft mechanic certificate with
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
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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.
