Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX accident near Noblesville, IN
On September 15, 2011, a Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX (airplane) was involved in an accident near Noblesville, IN. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- September 15, 2011
- Place
- Noblesville, IN
- Aircraft
- Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 40.051°N, 86.029°W
- NTSB ID
- 20110915X82804
Official records · CEN11FA645
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On September 15, 2011, about 1705 eastern daylight time, a Remos Aircraft GMBH Flugzeugbau GX, N107GX, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain while maneuvering over a residential area and golf course near Noblesville, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The airplane departed from Purdue University Airport (LAF), Lafayette, Indiana, about 1620. The pilot's father had flown the airplane to LAF where the pilot took the airplane with his college roommate for the flight. The father of the pilot stated that he did not know the intended destination of the flight. The passenger's parents home was located near the golf course belonging to the Harbour Trees Golf Club. The passenger's parents stated to police that their son had planned to fly by their house with his roommate. The passenger's parents had spoken with their son while their son was airborne and he said that they were flying by the house. The passenger's parents told their son that they were not home, but instead they were by White River Elementary and thought they were going to fly over to that location. A witness stated that the airplane was flying about 500-600 feet above the house roof and trees. The airplane was initially level for a few seconds and then "quickly" began to descend and turn "a little left." A second witness stated that the airplane flew from the south to the north. As the airplane approached the golf cour
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's decision to maneuver at an altitude below that required for congested areas, which did not afford an adequate margin for stall recovery.
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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.
