Crosley VANS RV-8 accident near Armistead, CA
On December 10, 2011, a Crosley VANS RV-8 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Armistead, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- December 10, 2011
- Place
- Armistead, CA
- Aircraft
- Crosley VANS RV-8 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 35.059°N, 118.151°W
- NTSB ID
- 20111211X12219
Official records · WPR12FA062
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On December 10, 2011, about 1316 Pacific standard time, an experimental amateur built Crosley Vans RV-8, N948RC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Armistead, California. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The local flight originated from Rosamond, California about 1300. Multiple witnesses located adjacent to the accident site reported observing the accident airplane flying northbound over their position about 130 feet above the ground. One witness stated that the airplane was low enough they could see the pilot looking down at them. The witnesses observed the airplane continue to fly to the north and initiate a right turn to the east before performing several barrel rolls, then was observed making a turn to the west and performed a loop. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain during the maneuver. Witnesses further reported that the engine seemed to be developing power at the time of the accident. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, age 65, held a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane multi-engine land, airplane single-engine land, and instrument airplane ratings. A third-class airman medical certificate was issued on September 3, 2009, with the limitation that stated "must wear corrective lenses." The pilot reported on his most recent medical c
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers.
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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.
