NTSB Identification: FTW86LPA06.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 30914.
Accident occurred Saturday, November 09, 1985 in CANTON, TX
Aircraft: HOMEBUILT STARDUSTER II SA300, registration: N6213
Injuries: 1 Minor.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER A LOW PASS (300 FT AGL) OVER A TREE LINE, THE ACFT SUDDENLY LOST ALT. HE STATED THE THROTTLE WAS ADVANCED HOWEVER, AN INCREASE IN PWR WAS NOT EXPERIENCED. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO DESCEND TO GROUND CONTACT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
WEATHER CONDITION..DOWNDRAFT
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
ALTITUDE..UNCONTROLLED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..TREE(S)
Contributing Factors
ALTITUDE..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
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