Sheely RANS S-12XL accident near Pinetop, AZ
On May 13, 2007, a Sheely RANS S-12XL (airplane) was involved in an accident near Pinetop, AZ. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 13, 2007
- Place
- Pinetop, AZ
- Aircraft
- Sheely RANS S-12XL · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 34.206°N, 109.900°W
- NTSB ID
- 20070522X00612
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On May 12, 2007, about 1810 mountain standard time, a homebuilt experimental Sheely RANS S-12XL, N6641K, departed controlled flight and collided with terrain during the initial climb from a private airstrip in Pinetop, Arizona. The pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The local personal flight was originating at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In a written statement, a witness said that he observed the pilot perform a preflight run-up and subsequent takeoff. He noted that the airplane appeared slow as it made a left turn onto the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern. He then witnessed the airplane descend to the terrain below. Another witness, who lived adjacent to the airport, stated that he observed the airplane depart to the south. Shortly thereafter, the airplane made a left turn to the east. The left wing dipped and the airplane began a downward spiral, which continued 180 degrees until it impacted terrain. Immediately following the accident, a sheriff's deputy spoke to a relative of the pilot. The relative stated that he had previously flown in the accident airplane and provided about 50 hours of flight instruction for the pilot. Based on his familiarity with the handling characteristics of the airplane and the pilot's capabilities, the relative opined that the accident was a result of "pilot error." PERSONNEL INFORMATION A review of Federal Aviati
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
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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.
