# NTSB GAA16CA291: Billy Amerson Stol CH 750, N80XY, Manning, SC, June 7, 2016 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 7, 2016, 17:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Manning, SC - Coordinates: 33.585834, -80.208885 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.5858&lon=-80.2089&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report September 12, 2016 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 93342 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA16CA291 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/93342/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93342 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA291 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a fence and trees. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: variable wind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 113 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: fence/fence post](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 313 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=0563266), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that during landing, as he initiated the flare the airplane began to drift to the left and the left wing dropped. The pilot further reported that he applied full throttle and attempted a "go-around" but was unsuccessful, the left wing impacted the airport perimeter fence and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 10 minutes before the accident the wind was 290 degrees true at 8 knots. A further review revealed that, about 10 minutes after the accident the wind was 240 degrees true at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that during landing, as he initiated the flare the airplane began to drift to the left and the left wing dropped. The pilot further reported that he applied full throttle and attempted a "go-around" but was unsuccessful, the left wing impacted the airport perimeter fence and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 10 minutes before the accident the wind was 290 degrees true at 8 knots. A further review revealed that, about 10 minutes after the accident the wind was 240 degrees true at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N80XY](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N80XY-2017-02-09), registration cancelled 2017-02-09, S/N 75-8400, built 2014 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BILLY AMERSON STOL CH 750 (NO SERIES) - Registry model: [Billy Amerson STOL CH 750](https://openairdocs.org/model/billy-amerson-stol-ch-750) (registry code 0563266) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-200A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-200a) (registry code 17404, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 75-8400 - Year built: 2014 - Airframe hours: 96.9 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Dbn 750 Stol LLC. - Registered owner: Dbn 750 Stol LLC. - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, April 1, 2016 - Departed: DBN, DUBLIN, GA - Destination: MNI, Manning, SC - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: MNI, Santee Cooper Rgnl, runway 02, 3,602 × 75 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic primary flight display, Electronic multifunction display ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 76; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 23, 2015; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 371 total, 19 in this make and model, 300 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 290° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 29.68 inHg - Observed at: KMNI ## 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 20160607012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160607012089A), Jun 7, 2016: Billy Amerson STOL CH 750, Manning, SC, Substantial damage. The PIC initiated the flare approximately 20 feet above the ruway. As the flare continued the aircraft began to drift left and the left wing dropped. Control… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 24, 2016, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93342. 2.4 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.9 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40443644&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (item 2, .PDF, 430 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40443659&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo-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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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