# NTSB ERA12CA254: Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007, N2570C, Groveland, FL, March 25, 2012

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: March 25, 2012, 17:05 local (21:05 UTC)
- Place: Groveland, FL
- Coordinates: 28.03861, -81.753608 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.0386&lon=-81.7536&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Approach-VFR go-around: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 15, 2012
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- Parties: FAA / FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 83212
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA12CA254
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/83212/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83212
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA254

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around maneuver in gusty crosswind conditions.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md)
- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md)
- [Landing-flare/touchdown: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md)
- [Approach-VFR go-around: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md)
- [Approach-VFR go-around: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=060003H), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)

## Analysis

The pilot stated that a gusting, quartering tailwind was creating turbulence along the landing runway. During the landing, the airplane bounced three times. After the third bounce, the pilot added power to perform a go-around. During the go-around, the wind blew the airplane to the left of the runway, where it struck a tree, then pivoted 180 degrees and struck another tree, damaging the wings and horizontal stabilizer. Postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

## Factual narrative

At the pilot's destination airport a gusting, quartering, tailwind was striking trees and creating turbulence over the runway. During the landing, the airplane bounced three times. After the third bounce the pilot added power and elected to do a go-around. During the go-around, the wind blew the airplane to the left of the centerline of the runway, and the left wing of the airplane made contact with a tree. The airplane then pivoted 180 degrees to the left and the right wing and horizontal stabilizer struck another adjacent tree. Post accident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the wings and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2570C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2570C), registered now, S/N 07-238, built 2007 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: FANTASY AIR SRO ALLEGRO 2007
- Registry model: [Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007](https://openairdocs.org/model/fantasy-air-sro-allegro-2007) (registry code 060003H) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Rotax 912S series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912s-series) (registry code 55570, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 07-238
- Airframe hours: 26
- Engines: ROTAX 912 ULS 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Ferry, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, August 9, 2011
- Departed: CRG, Jacksonville, FL
- Destination: FA42, Groveland, FL
- Airport: FA42, Sheets Airport, runway 18, 2,000 × 115 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 62; injuries: none; private, sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot; last flight review June 18, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 395 total, 158 in this make and model, 180 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 280° at 14 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 48 °F
- Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
- Observed at: LEE, 17 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20120325012249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120325012249A), Mar 25, 2012: Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2007, Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. On March 25, 2012, N2570C collided with trees following a balked landing. The aircraft was en route from north carolina to Florida for the annual "sun n fun"…

## Docket (8 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 10, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83212. 10.1 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367674&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Satellite Image of Sheets Airport With Overlaid Information (FAA) (item 2, .PDF, 345 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367597&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Satellite%20Image%20of%20Sheets%20Airport%20With%20Overlaid%20Information%20(FAA)-Master.PDF
- Weather Reports and Records (KLEE) (item 3, .PDF, 101 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367620&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records%20(KLEE)-Master.PDF
- Photograph of Main Wreckage (FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 1.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367598&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20of%20Main%20Wreckage%20(FAA)-Master.PDF
- Close Up Photograph of Left Wing Root (FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 1.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367599&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Close%20Up%20Photograph%20of%20Left%20Wing%20Root%20(FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photograph of Left Wing Trailing Edge (FAA) (item 6, .PDF, 1.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367600&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20of%20Left%20Wing%20Trailing%20Edge%20(FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photograph of Right Wing Leading Edge (FAA) (item 7, .PDF, 1.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367601&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20of%20Right%20Wing%20Leading%20Edge%20(FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photograph of Right Horizontal Stabilizer (FAA) (item 8, .PDF, 1.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40367602&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photograph%20of%20Right%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20(FAA)-Master.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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