Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 accident near Ramona, CA
On August 17, 2006, a Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Ramona, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- August 17, 2006
- Place
- Ramona, CA
- Aircraft
- Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 33.039°N, 116.903°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060824X01234
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 17, 2006, about 0720 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Schifferer Breezy RLU-1, N577JS, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from the Ramona Airport (RNM), Ramona, California. The pilot/owner/builder operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity of the airport; however, heavy fog was present about 1 mile west of the airport. The flight was originating at the time of the accident to an undetermined destination. According to one witness, the airplane took off toward the west and made a right crosswind turn and then a right downwind turn within the traffic pattern. During the turn, the witness stated that it appeared to him that the engine had "quit." The airplane was in a straight and level attitude, then went into a nose down attitude and spin to ground impact. He estimated the airplane to be about 300 feet above ground level (agl). The witness indicated that the weather right over the airport was clear, with fog about 1 mile west. Two other witnesses stated that they observed similar flight maneuvers as the first witness, however, they reported that the engine sounded like it was at full power during the entire event. PERSONNEL INFORMATION A review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman records revealed that the 84-year-old pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single engine land, multie
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a 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.
