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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A $200,000 infrared video camera that can relay timely wildfire images to fire commanders was unveiled Tuesday as regional officials gathered at Montgomery Field to promote cooperative disaster response among government agencies, businesses and universities.
"San Diegans have a history of coming together during emergencies, as do local governments and private businesses," San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said. "That same cooperative spirit is on display here today, along with some of the most innovative fire fighting technology in the nation."
The camera, which is mounted under a Cal Fire spotter aircraft, can "see" through smoke to enable firefighters to see temperatures within a wildfire, signifying hot spots or burned-out areas. That also helps pilots pinpoint the best spots for water drops.
"The images from this camera will improve firefighter safety and usher in a new era of real-time tactical information, regardless of the conditions," said Ron Roberts, chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
The images would be a part of the "next generation incident command system" that provides data on where people and equipment are deployed, Roberts said. He plans to ask the board Sept. 25 to approve $14,400 to cover the cost of moving the system from MIT's Lincoln Labs to UC San Diego's Supercomputer Center.
San Diego Gas & Electric contributed $100,000 to the San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency Services Foundation that provided a grant to the San Diego County Fire Authority, then matched with county funds to cover the cost of the camera system.
SDG&E also installed 29 cameras atop transmission towers on the Sunrise Powerlink route that automatically alert the utility to a perceived threat and planned to install seven more on the section running through Cleveland National Forest, officials said.
"The availability of real-time visual data for firefighters from remote locations around the county -- and from the air during actual incidents -- is a huge benefit in coordinating our fire response," said Thom Porter, Cal Fire's San Diego Unit Chief and county Fire Authority Unit Chief. "This capability pushes us way beyond what we've been able to do in the past."
Story and video: http://www.760kfmb.com
September 18, 2012
Cessna 182, the tremendous bush aeroplane: "Good performance, good endurance, good speed," says one owner, when talking about his beloved Cessna 182 aircraft
Cessna 182 Association president, Andrew Lott, inside his 1965 aeroplane
(ABC: Tasha Impey)
Andrew Lott, president of the Cessna 182 Association, has been flying his 1965 airplane for 11 years.
He calls a Cessna 182, the tremendous bush airplane.
"It's particularly good in bush situations where there are rough airstrips and short airstrips."
Mr Lott is part of a tight-knit aircraft community that comes together twice-a-year, owners of Cessna 182s, where around 60 people get together to sample local produce, raise some money for charity and of course, talk about their beloved airplanes.
This year's spring fly-in saw 22 Cessna 182s of all ages and from every state in Australia come to Mount Gambier.
First built in 1956, the Cessna 182 was represented in Mount Gambier with a 1958 model right through to a 2010 aircraft.
While the actual design hasn't changed a great deal, in 2004 Cessna 182s changed from the conventional instrument panel to the glass cockpit, equipped with a Garmin G1000 system.
Read more here: http://www.abc.net.au
Liberty University: School of Aeronautics Makes Deal With Airline
Lynchburg, VA - Students at Liberty University's school of aeronautics will get a little help after they graduate.
The school signed a deal with ExpressJet, which guarantees their pilot graduates jobs with the regional airline. They have to meet specific requirements, including finishing all flight hours and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA.
LU's agreement with ExpressJet comes after a long-term relationship with the airline.
"We have been very blessed in our growth, blessed in the quality of students, the instructors and the equipment we have and all of this combine together has led us to where we are today with this particular arrangement with ExpressJet," said Dave Young, the dean of the School of Aeronautics.
Leaders at the school hope to make more deals with other big airlines in the near future.
http://www.wset.com
The school signed a deal with ExpressJet, which guarantees their pilot graduates jobs with the regional airline. They have to meet specific requirements, including finishing all flight hours and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA.
LU's agreement with ExpressJet comes after a long-term relationship with the airline.
"We have been very blessed in our growth, blessed in the quality of students, the instructors and the equipment we have and all of this combine together has led us to where we are today with this particular arrangement with ExpressJet," said Dave Young, the dean of the School of Aeronautics.
Leaders at the school hope to make more deals with other big airlines in the near future.
http://www.wset.com
A herd of Cessna 150′s
Published on September 14, 2012 by therabbit0
“The Cessna 150 in its natural environment takes off from the watering hole to fly south for nesting season and better grazing land! Such a majestic specimen!”
Calling All Pilots! Bruce Dickinson Auctioning Off Co-Pilot Spot for World Record Flight Simulation Attempt
Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson loves to fly, and the musician is looking for a co-pilot (if you have the money to spend) for his upcoming world record flight simulation attempt.
The singer-pilot is raising funds for Aerobility’s plans for a disable-adapted flight simulator that will prove invaluable for disabled student pilots to learn how to fly through all sorts of conditions.
The challenge at hand for Aerobility is to make the simulator “pay for Itself” through sponsored circumnavigation, with stops at “real” destinations over a 22,000 mile course that would be plotted out through Aerobiliity’s real training aircraft.
Dickinson is one of 100 pilots who will fly a leg during the global journey, which will run from October 5th through approximately October 15th. During his portion of the trek, Dickinson has offered the highest bidder the opportunity to be his co-pilot for the record-setting run. Those interested can bid via the U.K. eBay website, and at last check the highest bid was £1,950 (approximately $3163).
The Aerobility simulation flight will kick off October 5 at Blackbushe Airport in the Canberley U.K. headquarters building. For more information, check the Aerobility website.
The singer-pilot is raising funds for Aerobility’s plans for a disable-adapted flight simulator that will prove invaluable for disabled student pilots to learn how to fly through all sorts of conditions.
The challenge at hand for Aerobility is to make the simulator “pay for Itself” through sponsored circumnavigation, with stops at “real” destinations over a 22,000 mile course that would be plotted out through Aerobiliity’s real training aircraft.
Dickinson is one of 100 pilots who will fly a leg during the global journey, which will run from October 5th through approximately October 15th. During his portion of the trek, Dickinson has offered the highest bidder the opportunity to be his co-pilot for the record-setting run. Those interested can bid via the U.K. eBay website, and at last check the highest bid was £1,950 (approximately $3163).
The Aerobility simulation flight will kick off October 5 at Blackbushe Airport in the Canberley U.K. headquarters building. For more information, check the Aerobility website.
Tweed-New Haven (KHVN), New Haven, Connecticut: Noise at airport due to rise; study could enable mitigation work for 9 houses (document)
NEW HAVEN — Aircraft noise around Tweed New Haven Regional
Airport is likely to increase by 2017 but can be mitigated with a number
of noise-reduction measures, according to the preliminary draft of a
year-long noise study that will be released soon.
The study identifies nine houses, primarily along Burr Street, directly opposite Tweed’s passenger terminal in New Haven, that are most affected by current noise. It is expected to open the door for federal funding to address their issues, said Tweed Executive Director Tim Larson.
It forecasts an increase in noise levels by 2017 because of modest general aviation growth and a “planned new commercial service introduction” to Washington Dulles airport and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, according to a recent visual presentation to the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority.
The possible new service routes the study took into account are the same ones airport officials have long discussed with various airline officials, Larson said. No airline has made a decision to add service at Tweed, he said.
The Federal Aviation Administration will only let Tweed use current noise conditions for any funding applications it may submit, Larson said. Any houses beyond the nine identified would only qualify for mitigation measures if addition growth takes place, he said.
Options available — all voluntary — include soundproofing such as double-pane windows at affected homes, construction of a noise barrier and, if neighbors are willing, purchasing of some properties, a representative of the Virginia-based consultant doing the study said.
The draft study will recommend that the airport relocate the General Aviation helipad and that run-up locations be moved about 500 feet to the southwest, said Jawad Rachami, director of operations of Wyle Aerospace Group, based in Arlington, Va.
The version presented to the authority last week also suggested a feasibility study for a noise barrier west of the terminal, which it said could lower sound levels 5-10 dB. Other possibilities include “voluntary noise abatement procedures” by pilots, increased use of GPS equipment and establishing a voluntary curfew for late-night flights.
Rachami met with the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority recently. He went over preliminary results with the Authority board last week, including computer model animated simulations of three different types of airplanes taking off and landing.
The simulations show, via color-coded bands, how far various levels of noise reach in each case. The three simulations are of a turboprop plane, a business jet and a typical general aviation “touch and go” training exercise.
Source: http://www.nhregister.com
The study identifies nine houses, primarily along Burr Street, directly opposite Tweed’s passenger terminal in New Haven, that are most affected by current noise. It is expected to open the door for federal funding to address their issues, said Tweed Executive Director Tim Larson.
It forecasts an increase in noise levels by 2017 because of modest general aviation growth and a “planned new commercial service introduction” to Washington Dulles airport and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, according to a recent visual presentation to the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority.
The possible new service routes the study took into account are the same ones airport officials have long discussed with various airline officials, Larson said. No airline has made a decision to add service at Tweed, he said.
The Federal Aviation Administration will only let Tweed use current noise conditions for any funding applications it may submit, Larson said. Any houses beyond the nine identified would only qualify for mitigation measures if addition growth takes place, he said.
Options available — all voluntary — include soundproofing such as double-pane windows at affected homes, construction of a noise barrier and, if neighbors are willing, purchasing of some properties, a representative of the Virginia-based consultant doing the study said.
The draft study will recommend that the airport relocate the General Aviation helipad and that run-up locations be moved about 500 feet to the southwest, said Jawad Rachami, director of operations of Wyle Aerospace Group, based in Arlington, Va.
The version presented to the authority last week also suggested a feasibility study for a noise barrier west of the terminal, which it said could lower sound levels 5-10 dB. Other possibilities include “voluntary noise abatement procedures” by pilots, increased use of GPS equipment and establishing a voluntary curfew for late-night flights.
Rachami met with the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority recently. He went over preliminary results with the Authority board last week, including computer model animated simulations of three different types of airplanes taking off and landing.
The simulations show, via color-coded bands, how far various levels of noise reach in each case. The three simulations are of a turboprop plane, a business jet and a typical general aviation “touch and go” training exercise.
While Rachami released the simulations — which also are now posted on
the study website — and discussed options, he said Wyle will not
release numerical findings of the study until Oct. 1, the scheduled
release date of the study in advance of an Oct. 16 public hearing.
The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Nathan Hale School auditorium, 480 Townsend Ave.
The simulations of the noise generated are viewable now on the video/simulations tab of the study website, located at www.tweedupdate.com. They can be accessed directly at www.tweedupdate.com/video.html.
The study’s key goals were to evaluate existing and future airport noise and potential measures to abate and mitigate it, establish eligibility for federal funding to address noise and promote a sustainable and collaborative relationship between the airport and the community.
Among other things, it established two study committees, a Technical Advisory Committee and a Community Advisory Committee:
Community Advisory Committee member Barbara Carroll — a Morris Cove resident who also is chairwoman of the East Shore Management Team in New Haven — said she has been impressed with the work the consultants and airport officials have done so far.
“They are very committed to the neighborhood” and “Tim Larson, who is the executive director, (is) always willing to listen to what people say,” said Carroll, who said her yard was one of three on the New Haven side that Wyle had installed noise monitoring equipment in a year ago when the study began.
Another three noise monitors were installed in yards on the East Haven side of the airport, which straddles the border between New Haven and East Haven.
“They sat in my yard for probably a half-hour each day” for two weeks, “just taking the data off the monitor,” said Carroll, who lives on Hyde Street, which runs parallel to Burr Street between Burr and Townsend Avenue.
She said she looks forward to learning the results of the study. Some of her neighbors would like to get double-paned windows, but Carroll said that because the terrain slopes up from Tweed toward Townsend Avenue on the New Haven side, she doubts that a noise barrier would help.
It would have to be very high in order to make a difference, she said.The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Nathan Hale School auditorium, 480 Townsend Ave.
The simulations of the noise generated are viewable now on the video/simulations tab of the study website, located at www.tweedupdate.com. They can be accessed directly at www.tweedupdate.com/video.html.
The study’s key goals were to evaluate existing and future airport noise and potential measures to abate and mitigate it, establish eligibility for federal funding to address noise and promote a sustainable and collaborative relationship between the airport and the community.
Among other things, it established two study committees, a Technical Advisory Committee and a Community Advisory Committee:
Community Advisory Committee member Barbara Carroll — a Morris Cove resident who also is chairwoman of the East Shore Management Team in New Haven — said she has been impressed with the work the consultants and airport officials have done so far.
“They are very committed to the neighborhood” and “Tim Larson, who is the executive director, (is) always willing to listen to what people say,” said Carroll, who said her yard was one of three on the New Haven side that Wyle had installed noise monitoring equipment in a year ago when the study began.
Another three noise monitors were installed in yards on the East Haven side of the airport, which straddles the border between New Haven and East Haven.
“They sat in my yard for probably a half-hour each day” for two weeks, “just taking the data off the monitor,” said Carroll, who lives on Hyde Street, which runs parallel to Burr Street between Burr and Townsend Avenue.
She said she looks forward to learning the results of the study. Some of her neighbors would like to get double-paned windows, but Carroll said that because the terrain slopes up from Tweed toward Townsend Avenue on the New Haven side, she doubts that a noise barrier would help.
Source: http://www.nhregister.com
Injured men die in Quebec float plane crash
Two men rushed to hospital after their floatplane crashed north of Forestville, Que, on Monday have died.
Forestville Quebec The incident happened near a lake on the North Shore.
The two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 20s, were located by a Canadian Forces rescue team and rushed to hospital in Baie-Comeau.
Their deaths were confirmed this morning.
The Sureté du Québec said it's still unclear what caused the crash.
http://www.cbc.ca
Forestville Quebec The incident happened near a lake on the North Shore.
The two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 20s, were located by a Canadian Forces rescue team and rushed to hospital in Baie-Comeau.
Their deaths were confirmed this morning.
The Sureté du Québec said it's still unclear what caused the crash.
http://www.cbc.ca
Plane becomes entangled with power lines, crashes in Mesa County, Colorado
A small aircraft crashed in Glad Park when it became entangled in power lines on September 18, 2012.
(Mesa County Sheriff's Office)
GLADE PARK, Colo. (KKCO) -- A small plane has crashed in the Glade Park area.
It happened around 10:15 a.m. at 15801 Pinyon Park Lane.
According to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, Glade Park resident James Lee Dittrick, 74, was flying his ultralight plane from a private airstrip when strong winds blew it into the power lines nearby.
It got tangled and crashed one quarter mile away from where he took off.
He was the only one on board at the time, and he walked away from the wreckage with just a scratch on his face.
Grand Valley Power is on the scene to fix the downed power lines. Officials say they have not gotten any reports of power outages, but if your electricity goes out, call the power company immediately.
MESA COUNTY, Colo. — A small plane was in the process of taking off from when it became entangled in power lines and crashed in the Glade Park area Tuesday morning.
According to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, the plane was leaving from a private air strip when strong winds blew it into power lines at approximately 10:15 a.m.
The plane crashed near 15860 Pinyon Park Lane as a result of being tangled in the lines, according to authorities.
Police could not confirm how many individuals were abroad the plane, but did say that there were no injuries. In fact, police witnessed the plane’s pilot walking around at the scene of the crash.
GLADE PARK, Colo - Around 10:30 a.m., KJCT heard reports of a small plane crash near Glade Park.
Our crew on scene is gathering more information and has learned that there was one person flying the Ultralight Aircraft. He wasn't injured in the crash.
The crash occurred on Pinyon Park Lane, approximately 3 to four miles north of the Glade Park Store.
According to emergency personnel, the pilot was taking off from a private runway when he caught a freak gust of wind that caused the wing to dip.
The plane then hit power lines before crashing to the ground.
Residents of Glade Park are without power. There's no word how long it will be before power is restored.
Continue to follow KJCT News 8 as we learn more details.
GLADE PARK, Colo. A man crashes his plane in a Glade Park field and walks away with a mere scratch on his face.
According to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, deputies got a call around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, from a Glade Park resident who watched a small plane crash into a nearby field. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the plane tangled in power lines.
Officials say the pilot, 74-year-old James Lee Dittrick, is a Glade Park resident and was the only person on board. Dittrick suffered a scratch on his face but was not taken to the hospital.
Officials say Dittrick took off from the Glade Park air strip that is less than a 1/4 mile away from where he crashed.
Grand Valley Power is on the scene of the crash, and temporary power outages to the area are possible as the work to clear the plane from the tangled power lines.
Indian River County commissioners phase out $8 million Piper Aircraft incentive package
By Henry A. Stephens
Posted September 18, 2012 at 1:48 p.m.
VERO BEACH — Indian River County commissioners Tuesday phased out an incentive package that would have given $8 million to Piper Aircraft Inc. for remaining in the city, employing more than 1,000 workers and making Piper Altaire jets .
"This is nothing more than a bookkeeping matter," county Commissioner Peter O'Bryan said.
O'Bryan, the commission's economic-development liaison, won a 5-0 vote on his motion to move the $8 million from the incentive fund back to the unrestricted reserves, where County Administrator Joe Baird said it would be treated as cash.
The commission in 2008 agreed to pay up to $12 million to Piper, and then-Gov. Charlie Crist's administration agreed to pay $20 million, in installments through 2016 if Piper would meet payroll and jobs benchmarks.
The company in 2008 employed 1,014 people, qualifying for the first $4 million from the county and $6.7 million from the state, but laid off enough people by the following summer to drop to 580 workers, below the county's requirements.
Piper officials in December, citing the global economic downturn, said they wouldn't be seeking the rest of the incentive package.
Source: http://www.tcpalm.com
Posted September 18, 2012 at 1:48 p.m.
VERO BEACH — Indian River County commissioners Tuesday phased out an incentive package that would have given $8 million to Piper Aircraft Inc. for remaining in the city, employing more than 1,000 workers and making Piper Altaire jets .
"This is nothing more than a bookkeeping matter," county Commissioner Peter O'Bryan said.
O'Bryan, the commission's economic-development liaison, won a 5-0 vote on his motion to move the $8 million from the incentive fund back to the unrestricted reserves, where County Administrator Joe Baird said it would be treated as cash.
The commission in 2008 agreed to pay up to $12 million to Piper, and then-Gov. Charlie Crist's administration agreed to pay $20 million, in installments through 2016 if Piper would meet payroll and jobs benchmarks.
The company in 2008 employed 1,014 people, qualifying for the first $4 million from the county and $6.7 million from the state, but laid off enough people by the following summer to drop to 580 workers, below the county's requirements.
Piper officials in December, citing the global economic downturn, said they wouldn't be seeking the rest of the incentive package.
Source: http://www.tcpalm.com
Inquiry into Ryanair incident in Spain
TIM O'BRIEN
Circumstances surrounding an incident involving a Ryanair plane at Madrid airport last weekend are to be jointly investigated by the Irish Aviation Authority and its Spanish counterpart, it was announced this afternoon.
The decision to hold a joint investigation came as a delegation from the Spanish ministry of development was briefed in Dublin on Irish oversight of the safety of Ryanair’s operations in Spain.
The visit of Spanish officials, led by the Spanish secretary general for transport, is the latest move in an ongoing row between Ryanair and the Spanish authorities over alleged safety issues.
On Sunday, a Ryanair plane which was covering a route between Paris Beauvais and Tenerife, landed at Madrid’s Barajas airport due to what the company described as a “small technical problem”. Ryanair apologised to the 159 passengers, who completed their journey after a two hour delay.
It has also emerged the Spanish ministry of development has sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas, detailing its concerns with the airline’s aviation safety in relation to a number of previous incidents.
Ryanair in turn has accused the Spanish government of orchestrating a publicity campaign against it. The company has been increasing its presence in Spain in recent years and is now the largest carrier of passengers in the country.
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary recently wrote to the Spanish development minister Ana Pastor calling on her to “take action against the leaking of false information” about the airline. He also invited her to send a delegation of officials to visit Ryanair facilities.
Today’s delegation was invited by the Department of Transport to discuss oversight of the airline’s operations in Spain. The Irish authorities also invited their Spanish counterparts to visit the Irish Aviation Authority and to be briefed in detail on safety oversight issues with particular regard to Ryanair.
After the visit, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar backed Ryanair’s safety record and pointed to the Irish Aviation Authority’s “rigorous” oversight of, and “satisfaction” with Ryanair’s safety standards.
A statement issued on Mr Varadkar’s behalf said Ryanair’s safety standards were “on a par with the safest airlines in Europe”.
The statement went on to say there was “good cooperation between the Irish Aviation Authority and its Spanish counterpart AESA, and it was agreed that the two organisations will develop a memorandum of understanding on increased cooperation. The directors general of civil aviation in the two jurisdictions will also meet regularly”.
In response to the arrival of the Spanish delegation today, Ryanair said it welcomed the transport authority’s statement “which affirms that Ryanair’s safety standards are on par with the safest airlines in Europe.”
It said the airline had also invited the Spanish Ministry to send a team of inspectors to Dublin to correct any “misplaced concerns about Ryanair’s compliance with Europe’s highest operating and maintenance standards by providing them with unfettered access to Ryanair operating, maintenance and flight training facilities and unlimited access to Ryanair’s safety, flight management, engineering and maintenance personnel.”
Source: http://www.irishtimes.com
Circumstances surrounding an incident involving a Ryanair plane at Madrid airport last weekend are to be jointly investigated by the Irish Aviation Authority and its Spanish counterpart, it was announced this afternoon.
The decision to hold a joint investigation came as a delegation from the Spanish ministry of development was briefed in Dublin on Irish oversight of the safety of Ryanair’s operations in Spain.
The visit of Spanish officials, led by the Spanish secretary general for transport, is the latest move in an ongoing row between Ryanair and the Spanish authorities over alleged safety issues.
On Sunday, a Ryanair plane which was covering a route between Paris Beauvais and Tenerife, landed at Madrid’s Barajas airport due to what the company described as a “small technical problem”. Ryanair apologised to the 159 passengers, who completed their journey after a two hour delay.
It has also emerged the Spanish ministry of development has sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas, detailing its concerns with the airline’s aviation safety in relation to a number of previous incidents.
Ryanair in turn has accused the Spanish government of orchestrating a publicity campaign against it. The company has been increasing its presence in Spain in recent years and is now the largest carrier of passengers in the country.
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary recently wrote to the Spanish development minister Ana Pastor calling on her to “take action against the leaking of false information” about the airline. He also invited her to send a delegation of officials to visit Ryanair facilities.
Today’s delegation was invited by the Department of Transport to discuss oversight of the airline’s operations in Spain. The Irish authorities also invited their Spanish counterparts to visit the Irish Aviation Authority and to be briefed in detail on safety oversight issues with particular regard to Ryanair.
After the visit, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar backed Ryanair’s safety record and pointed to the Irish Aviation Authority’s “rigorous” oversight of, and “satisfaction” with Ryanair’s safety standards.
A statement issued on Mr Varadkar’s behalf said Ryanair’s safety standards were “on a par with the safest airlines in Europe”.
The statement went on to say there was “good cooperation between the Irish Aviation Authority and its Spanish counterpart AESA, and it was agreed that the two organisations will develop a memorandum of understanding on increased cooperation. The directors general of civil aviation in the two jurisdictions will also meet regularly”.
In response to the arrival of the Spanish delegation today, Ryanair said it welcomed the transport authority’s statement “which affirms that Ryanair’s safety standards are on par with the safest airlines in Europe.”
It said the airline had also invited the Spanish Ministry to send a team of inspectors to Dublin to correct any “misplaced concerns about Ryanair’s compliance with Europe’s highest operating and maintenance standards by providing them with unfettered access to Ryanair operating, maintenance and flight training facilities and unlimited access to Ryanair’s safety, flight management, engineering and maintenance personnel.”
Source: http://www.irishtimes.com
Beechcraft 400A Beechjet, N428JD: Accident occurred September 18, 2012 in Macon, Georgia
NTSB Identification: ERA12FA567
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Macon, GA
Aircraft: BEECH 400, registration: N428JD
Injuries: 2 Minor,1 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On September 18, 2012, about 1003 eastern daylight time, a Beech 400, N428JD, was substantially damaged when it overran runway 28 during landing at Macon Downtown Airport (MAC), Macon, Georgia. The airplane had departed from Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport (CHS), Charleston, South Carolina about 0930. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed. Both Airline Transport Pilots and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The corporate flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to an interview with the pilots, during the approach the calculated speed was 108 knots. They reported the airport in sight to Macon Air Traffic Control (ATC) Approach Radar Control and canceled the IFR flight plan. The landing was within the first 1,000 feet of the runway and there was water visible on the runway. Maximum reverse thrust, braking, and ground spoilers were deployed; however, both pilots reported a "pulsation" in the brake system. The airplane departed the end of the runway, traveled into the grass, went down an embankment, across the road, and into the trees. They further added that the airplane "hit hard" at the bottom of the embankment.
Examination of the paved portion of the landing runway revealed that beginning approximately 1,000 feet from the departure end of the runway, evidence of tire tracks were visible. The tire tracks were observed veering to the left of the centerline and then veering to the right of centerline. Subsequently, the tracks exited the end of the runway into the grass, traveled to the crest of, and subsequently down an approximate 25-foot embankment, traveled across a two-lane paved highway, through some brush prior to coming to a rest. The airplane came to rest upright and at the base of a tree 283 feet from the paved portion of the runway and on a heading of 292 degrees.
The cockpit voice recorder, Garmin 500 global positioning unit, Power Brake Valve, Antiskid unit, both wheel speed transducers, brake units, and hydraulic valve package, were retained by the NTSB for further examination.
An investigator from the FAA carries the box carrying the flight data recorder, often called the black box, past the embankment the jet dropped from after failing to stop on the Downtown Macon Airport runway.
Watch Video: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/257286/40/Former-Yellow-Jackets-QB-speaks-out-after-crash
The pilot of the Beech 400, Brian Landers, of Atlanta, was trapped and had to be cut out by firefighters. The co-pilot, Joel Perkins, also of Atlanta, suffered minor injuries. Landers and Dewberry, who authorities said was in Macon on a business trip, were taken to The Medical Center of Central Georgia for evaluation.
Dewberry, 47, on Thursday described the incident this way to WXIA, “It would be like driving a car off a 40-foot embankment at 100 miles an hour then basically hitting the highway and falling off the other side.”
He told WXIA he feels fortunate following the incident.
“If you think about what could have happened, right, if one of the wings' tips hits and you start flipping, we’re not having this interview…”
Dewberry credits the pilot with saving his life and added that he had, in fact, requested the same pilot for a flight he planned to make Thursday night on another leased plane to Charleston.
MACON, Ga. -- John Dewberry talks to 11Alive's Jeff Hullinger for the first time since his plane went down in Macon.
One of Atlanta's most prominent businessmen and former Georgia Tech quarterback was involved in a small plane crash Tuesday morning in Macon.
47-year-old Dewberry was on the Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane that crashed at Macon's Herbert Smart Airport.
He was not seriously injured.
Airport official Matthew Singletary says the plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods shortly after 10a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston Tuesday morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff's office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ's Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air LLc and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
The National Transportation and Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Watch Video: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/257286/40/Former-Yellow-Jackets-QB-speaks-out-after-crash
Three (3) Videos: Authorities Remove Crashed Plane
UPDATED - Wednesday evening, September 19, 2012: A National Transportation Safety Board investigator has started examining the corporate jet that hydroplaned Tuesday after touching down at the Macon Downtown Airport.
The plane crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard before crashing into a wooded area at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Although firefighters had to cut the pilot out of the plane, the pilot, co-pilot and passenger were not seriously injured.
Shawn Etcher, a NTSB air safety investigator, said the cockpit voice recorder and a GPS box already have been removed from the jet and are on the way to a lab in Washington, D.C. for downloading and analysis.
Although the nose of the jet is quite damaged, the rest of the plane is in good enough condition to check for mechanical problems, he said.
“Overall the airplane is actually in not too bad a shape,” Etcher said, “It’s good enough to give us a lot of information that we need.”
Etcher said he’ll document the plane’s condition before it’s moved.
As part of his investigation, he also will check weather conditions, he said.
The plane landed during a heavy downpour and struck a puddle of water, according to the sheriff’s office.
Etcher said logistics for the airport, including the runway length, will be compared with performance numbers for the jet.
“That’s going to be in the days and weeks to come,” he said.
A salvage company is making plans to move the plane to a secure facility in Griffin for further examination, Etcher said.
The jet likely will be moved Thursday, he said.
The section of Ocmulgee East Boulevard near the airport will be closed for the move, according to the sheriff’s office.
Source: http://www.macon.com
Investigators from the NTSB and FAA, as well as aircraft salvage experts, look over the wreck of the private jet that crashed off of Ocmulgee East Boulevard while landing at the Downtown Macon Airport in bad weather the day before.
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Beechcraft 400A Beechjet, N428JD
Satellite view of the Macon Downtown Airport from Google Maps.
UPDATED - Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012: A National Transportation Safety Board investigator has started examining the corporate jet that hydroplaned Tuesday after touching down at the Macon Downtown Airport. The plane crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard before crashing into a wooded area at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Although firefighters had to cut the pilot out of the plane, the pilot, co-pilot and passenger were not seriously injured.
Shawn Etcher, a NTSB air safety investigator, said the cockpit voice recorder and a GPS box already have been removed from the jet and are on the way to a lab in Washington, D.C. for downloading and analysis. Although the nose of the jet is quite damaged, the rest of the plane is in good enough condition to check for mechanical problems, he said.
“Overall the airplane is actually in not too bad a shape,” Etcher said, “It’s good enough to give us a lot of information that we need.” Etcher said he’ll document the plane’s condition before it’s moved. As part of his investigation, he also will check weather conditions, he said. The plane landed during a heavy downpour and struck a puddle of water, according to the sheriff’s office.
Etcher said logistics for the airport, including the runway length, will be compared with performance numbers for the jet. “That’s going to be in the days and weeks to come,” he said. A salvage company is making plans to move the plane to a secure facility in Griffin for further examination, Etcher said. The jet likely will be moved Thursday, he said. The section of Ocmulgee East Boulevard near the airport will be closed for the move, according to the sheriff’s office.
MACON, Ga. — One of Atlanta’s most prominent businessmen and former Georgia Tech quarterback was involved in a plane crash Tuesday morning in Macon.
47-year-old John Dewberry was on the Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane that crashed at Macon’s Herbert Smart Airport.
He was not seriously injured.
Airport official Matthew Singletary says the plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods shortly after 10a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston Tuesday morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff’s office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ’s Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air LLc and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
A corporate jet hydroplaned while landing at the Macon Downtown Airport Tuesday morning, crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard and crashed in a wooded area, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
The jet, a Beech 400, attempted a landing at about 10:05 a.m., said Lt. Sean DeFoe.
“There was a heavy downpour of rain that caused a pocket of water to stand on the roadway,” he said.
The pilots engaged the brakes, but “just like you would do driving a car, the brakes wouldn’t work,” DeFoe said.
The pilot was trapped and had to be cut out of the plane by firefighters. The co-pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot, co-pilot and a passenger were taken to The Medical Center of Central Georgia for evaluation, he said.
Ocmulgee East Boulevard was blocked near the wreck site for nearly three hours. It reopened at about 12:45 p.m., but will close again after a Federal Aviation Administration investigator surveys the wreckage, likely later Tuesday, DeFoe said.
Eddie Lambert said he went to the Dollar General on Ocmulgee East Boulevard to buy a light bulb Tuesday morning and returned home to find a bunch of people standing in the road.
A neighbor told him that the jet had crashed in woods about 300 yards from his home, he said.
FAA records show the jet, a 1986 model, is registered to Dewberry Air LLC of Dover, Del.
The jet is owned by Dewberry Capital, a real estate company headquartered in Atlanta.
The passenger, whose name has not been released, was traveling to Macon for business, DeFoe said.
The nine-seat jet left Charleston, S.C. at 9:24 a.m., according to the Flight Aware flight-tracking website.
Traffic crashes slowed morning commutes in Bibb County following crashes on Eisenhower Parkway at Fulton Mill Road, Riverside Drive, just north of Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard and at Interstate 75 in the northbound lanes near mile marker 164, according to local law enforcement.
Rain pooling on Interstate 75 south also slowed traffic Tuesday morning.
In Baldwin County, storms toppled trees and downed power lines, according the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Georgia Power reported 1,400 power outages in Middle Georgia Tuesday morning. Of those, 1,300 were in Baldwin County.
Power is expected to be restored between noon and 1 p.m., said Carol Boatright, a Georgia Power spokeswoman.
Writers Linda Morris and Joe Kovac Jr. contributed to this report. Photographer Jason Vorhees contributed to this report.
Source: http://www.macon.com
An official at the Macon Downtown Airport says a plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods.
There are no known casualties and the pilot is communicating with the tower, says Matthew Singletary of Fixed Base Operations at the Macon Downtown Airport. It happened around 10:05 a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston this morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff's office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ's Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air corporation and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
The aircraft is a Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane, Singletary says.
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department and Bibb County Sheriff's Office are on the scene.
The National Transportation and Safety Board is expected to arrive today to investigate the crash.
Stay tuned to 13WMAZ for updates as they become available.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A plane landing at the Macon Downtown Airport hydroplaned, went over an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard, and landed in a wooded area nearby.
The plane was coming into Macon from Atlanta. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office says there were three people on the plane and had to be removed from the plane. They were able to walk away.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene.
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14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Macon, GA
Aircraft: BEECH 400, registration: N428JD
Injuries: 2 Minor,1 Uninjured.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On September 18, 2012, about 1003 eastern daylight time, a Beech 400, N428JD, was substantially damaged when it overran runway 28 during landing at Macon Downtown Airport (MAC), Macon, Georgia. The airplane had departed from Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport (CHS), Charleston, South Carolina about 0930. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed. Both Airline Transport Pilots and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The corporate flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
According to an interview with the pilots, during the approach the calculated speed was 108 knots. They reported the airport in sight to Macon Air Traffic Control (ATC) Approach Radar Control and canceled the IFR flight plan. The landing was within the first 1,000 feet of the runway and there was water visible on the runway. Maximum reverse thrust, braking, and ground spoilers were deployed; however, both pilots reported a "pulsation" in the brake system. The airplane departed the end of the runway, traveled into the grass, went down an embankment, across the road, and into the trees. They further added that the airplane "hit hard" at the bottom of the embankment.
Examination of the paved portion of the landing runway revealed that beginning approximately 1,000 feet from the departure end of the runway, evidence of tire tracks were visible. The tire tracks were observed veering to the left of the centerline and then veering to the right of centerline. Subsequently, the tracks exited the end of the runway into the grass, traveled to the crest of, and subsequently down an approximate 25-foot embankment, traveled across a two-lane paved highway, through some brush prior to coming to a rest. The airplane came to rest upright and at the base of a tree 283 feet from the paved portion of the runway and on a heading of 292 degrees.
The cockpit voice recorder, Garmin 500 global positioning unit, Power Brake Valve, Antiskid unit, both wheel speed transducers, brake units, and hydraulic valve package, were retained by the NTSB for further examination.
The damaged nose section of the jet.
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An investigator from the FAA carries the box carrying the flight data recorder, often called the black box, past the embankment the jet dropped from after failing to stop on the Downtown Macon Airport runway.
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John Dewberry credits a pilot for saving his life and says things could have gone much worse had his plane flipped as it crashed into woods.
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The pilot of the Beech 400, Brian Landers, of Atlanta, was trapped and had to be cut out by firefighters. The co-pilot, Joel Perkins, also of Atlanta, suffered minor injuries. Landers and Dewberry, who authorities said was in Macon on a business trip, were taken to The Medical Center of Central Georgia for evaluation.
Dewberry, 47, on Thursday described the incident this way to WXIA, “It would be like driving a car off a 40-foot embankment at 100 miles an hour then basically hitting the highway and falling off the other side.”
He told WXIA he feels fortunate following the incident.
“If you think about what could have happened, right, if one of the wings' tips hits and you start flipping, we’re not having this interview…”
Dewberry credits the pilot with saving his life and added that he had, in fact, requested the same pilot for a flight he planned to make Thursday night on another leased plane to Charleston.
MACON, Ga. -- John Dewberry talks to 11Alive's Jeff Hullinger for the first time since his plane went down in Macon.
One of Atlanta's most prominent businessmen and former Georgia Tech quarterback was involved in a small plane crash Tuesday morning in Macon.
47-year-old Dewberry was on the Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane that crashed at Macon's Herbert Smart Airport.
He was not seriously injured.
Airport official Matthew Singletary says the plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods shortly after 10a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston Tuesday morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff's office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ's Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air LLc and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
The National Transportation and Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Watch Video: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/257286/40/Former-Yellow-Jackets-QB-speaks-out-after-crash
The wreckage of the private jet that crashed off the end of the runway at the Downtown Macon Airport on Tuesday is loaded onto a flatbed trailer near where it left the runway Wednesday afternoon.
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Officials have removed the corporate plane that crashed Tuesday morning at Herbert Smart Airport. Becky
Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the
plane took off from Charleston at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the
crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown
Airport.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the plane was piloted by Brian Landers, with co-pilot Joel Perkins, and one passenger; John Dewberry, who also owns the jet.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the plane was piloted by Brian Landers, with co-pilot Joel Perkins, and one passenger; John Dewberry, who also owns the jet.
The plane crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard before crashing into a wooded area at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Although firefighters had to cut the pilot out of the plane, the pilot, co-pilot and passenger were not seriously injured.
Shawn Etcher, a NTSB air safety investigator, said the cockpit voice recorder and a GPS box already have been removed from the jet and are on the way to a lab in Washington, D.C. for downloading and analysis.
Although the nose of the jet is quite damaged, the rest of the plane is in good enough condition to check for mechanical problems, he said.
“Overall the airplane is actually in not too bad a shape,” Etcher said, “It’s good enough to give us a lot of information that we need.”
Etcher said he’ll document the plane’s condition before it’s moved.
As part of his investigation, he also will check weather conditions, he said.
The plane landed during a heavy downpour and struck a puddle of water, according to the sheriff’s office.
Etcher said logistics for the airport, including the runway length, will be compared with performance numbers for the jet.
“That’s going to be in the days and weeks to come,” he said.
A salvage company is making plans to move the plane to a secure facility in Griffin for further examination, Etcher said.
The jet likely will be moved Thursday, he said.
The section of Ocmulgee East Boulevard near the airport will be closed for the move, according to the sheriff’s office.
Source: http://www.macon.com
Investigators from the NTSB and FAA, as well as aircraft salvage experts, look over the wreck of the private jet that crashed off of Ocmulgee East Boulevard while landing at the Downtown Macon Airport in bad weather the day before.
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Read more here: http://www.macon.com
FAA IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 428JD Make/Model: BE40 Description: 400 Beechjet
Date: 09/18/2012 Time: 1415
Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: N Missing: N
Damage: Unknown
LOCATION
City: MACON State: GA Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, WENT OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, MACON, GA
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0
# Crew: 3 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 3 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: COLLEGE PARK, GA (SO11) Entry date: 09/19/2012
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Beechcraft 400A Beechjet, N428JD
Former Georgia Tech Quarterback John Dewberry.
Beechcraft 400A Beechjet (N428JD) is owned by Dewberry Capital, a real estate company headquartered in Atlanta.
A Beech 400 Jet owned by the Dewberry Air
Corporation was attempting to land at the Herbert Smart Airport during a
heavy down pour of rain. It hydroplaned, went over an embankment,
crossed Ocmulgee East Blvd, and stopped in a wooded area, approximately
30 yards away, carrying Brian Landers, Joel Perkins, and John Dewberry.
(Photo: Sean DeFoe/Bibb Sheriff's)
First responders on the scene of the crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
(Photo courtesy of Eddie Lamberth)
First responders on the scene of the crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
(Photo courtesy of Eddie Lamberth)
First responders on the scene of the crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
(Photo courtesy of Eddie Lamberth)
First responders on the scene of the crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
(Photo courtesy of Eddie Lamberth)
First responders on the scene of the crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
(Photo courtesy of Eddie Lamberth)
Satellite view of the Macon Downtown Airport from Google Maps.UPDATED - Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012: A National Transportation Safety Board investigator has started examining the corporate jet that hydroplaned Tuesday after touching down at the Macon Downtown Airport. The plane crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard before crashing into a wooded area at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Although firefighters had to cut the pilot out of the plane, the pilot, co-pilot and passenger were not seriously injured.
Shawn Etcher, a NTSB air safety investigator, said the cockpit voice recorder and a GPS box already have been removed from the jet and are on the way to a lab in Washington, D.C. for downloading and analysis. Although the nose of the jet is quite damaged, the rest of the plane is in good enough condition to check for mechanical problems, he said.
“Overall the airplane is actually in not too bad a shape,” Etcher said, “It’s good enough to give us a lot of information that we need.” Etcher said he’ll document the plane’s condition before it’s moved. As part of his investigation, he also will check weather conditions, he said. The plane landed during a heavy downpour and struck a puddle of water, according to the sheriff’s office.
Etcher said logistics for the airport, including the runway length, will be compared with performance numbers for the jet. “That’s going to be in the days and weeks to come,” he said. A salvage company is making plans to move the plane to a secure facility in Griffin for further examination, Etcher said. The jet likely will be moved Thursday, he said. The section of Ocmulgee East Boulevard near the airport will be closed for the move, according to the sheriff’s office.
MACON, Ga. — One of Atlanta’s most prominent businessmen and former Georgia Tech quarterback was involved in a plane crash Tuesday morning in Macon.
47-year-old John Dewberry was on the Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane that crashed at Macon’s Herbert Smart Airport.
He was not seriously injured.
Airport official Matthew Singletary says the plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods shortly after 10a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston Tuesday morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff’s office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ’s Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air LLc and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
A corporate jet hydroplaned while landing at the Macon Downtown Airport Tuesday morning, crossed an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard and crashed in a wooded area, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
The jet, a Beech 400, attempted a landing at about 10:05 a.m., said Lt. Sean DeFoe.
“There was a heavy downpour of rain that caused a pocket of water to stand on the roadway,” he said.
The pilots engaged the brakes, but “just like you would do driving a car, the brakes wouldn’t work,” DeFoe said.
The pilot was trapped and had to be cut out of the plane by firefighters. The co-pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot, co-pilot and a passenger were taken to The Medical Center of Central Georgia for evaluation, he said.
Ocmulgee East Boulevard was blocked near the wreck site for nearly three hours. It reopened at about 12:45 p.m., but will close again after a Federal Aviation Administration investigator surveys the wreckage, likely later Tuesday, DeFoe said.
Eddie Lambert said he went to the Dollar General on Ocmulgee East Boulevard to buy a light bulb Tuesday morning and returned home to find a bunch of people standing in the road.
A neighbor told him that the jet had crashed in woods about 300 yards from his home, he said.
FAA records show the jet, a 1986 model, is registered to Dewberry Air LLC of Dover, Del.
The jet is owned by Dewberry Capital, a real estate company headquartered in Atlanta.
The passenger, whose name has not been released, was traveling to Macon for business, DeFoe said.
The nine-seat jet left Charleston, S.C. at 9:24 a.m., according to the Flight Aware flight-tracking website.
Traffic crashes slowed morning commutes in Bibb County following crashes on Eisenhower Parkway at Fulton Mill Road, Riverside Drive, just north of Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard and at Interstate 75 in the northbound lanes near mile marker 164, according to local law enforcement.
Rain pooling on Interstate 75 south also slowed traffic Tuesday morning.
In Baldwin County, storms toppled trees and downed power lines, according the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Georgia Power reported 1,400 power outages in Middle Georgia Tuesday morning. Of those, 1,300 were in Baldwin County.
Power is expected to be restored between noon and 1 p.m., said Carol Boatright, a Georgia Power spokeswoman.
Writers Linda Morris and Joe Kovac Jr. contributed to this report. Photographer Jason Vorhees contributed to this report.
Source: http://www.macon.com
An official at the Macon Downtown Airport says a plane ran off the runway and crashed into the woods.
There are no known casualties and the pilot is communicating with the tower, says Matthew Singletary of Fixed Base Operations at the Macon Downtown Airport. It happened around 10:05 a.m.
Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston International Airport, says the plane took off from Charleston this morning at 9:24 a.m. She cites the cause of the crash as hydroplaning as it attempted to land at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Beaman says there were three passengers on-board the plane, which is owned by a company registered in Delaware.
Sheriff's office spokesman Sean DeFoe told 13WMAZ's Austin Lewis that the plane is owned by the Dewberry Air corporation and that the passengers were in town for a business trip.
The aircraft is a Beech Jet 400 Twin Engine plane, Singletary says.
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department and Bibb County Sheriff's Office are on the scene.
The National Transportation and Safety Board is expected to arrive today to investigate the crash.
Stay tuned to 13WMAZ for updates as they become available.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A plane landing at the Macon Downtown Airport hydroplaned, went over an embankment and Ocmulgee East Boulevard, and landed in a wooded area nearby.
The plane was coming into Macon from Atlanta. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office says there were three people on the plane and had to be removed from the plane. They were able to walk away.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene.
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Boeing B75N1, N4473N: Accident occurred July 03, 2011 in Wetmore, Colorado; Agency Cites Pilot Error In Fatal Plane Crash
Sidney Emmert
DENVER (AP) -- Federal aviation investigators say pilot error was the likely cause of a vintage-biplane crash that killed the pilot and injured a passenger in south-central Colorado last year. The National Transportation Safety Board's final report on the crash says the probable cause was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at low altitude. The report was issued last week. The 1947 Boeing two-seater crashed on July 3, 2011, near Wetmore in the San Isabel National Forest about 110 miles south of Denver. The crash killed 50-year-old Sidney Emmert of Oklahoma City. His passenger, Robert Hamilton of Wetmore, was treated at a Colorado Springs hospital and released.
NTSB Identification: CEN11FA444
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, July 03, 2011 in Wetmore, CO
Probable Cause Approval Date: 09/13/2012
Aircraft: BOEING B75N1, registration: N4473N
Injuries: 1 Fatal,1 Serious.
According to the passenger, the pilot was maneuvering the airplane at low altitude in mountainous terrain. The passenger reported that the pilot was flying the airplane “low and slow,” the airplane’s bank angle began to increase, and the airplane descended and collided with trees. A postimpact fire consumed a majority of the wreckage. An examination did not find any anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
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Oil boom fuels rise in North Dakota flights
Airlines are rushing to add service to North Dakota to haul in workers drawn by the state's oil boom.
Delta Air Lines said on Monday that it will add two round trips a day between Minneapolis and Williston, North Dakota United Airlines is set to add three round-trip flights a day between Denver and Williston in November.
Airports in Minot and Dickinson, North Dakota, are adding service, too.
North Dakota oil production has more than tripled in the last three years, and it's now the second-biggest oil-producing state, behind Texas. Air traffic has boomed, too, as oil companies fly in workers.
The Williston airport's waiting area doesn't have enough room. Managers plan to add a double-wide trailer to expand the waiting area for passengers.
Source: http://www.freep.com
Delta Air Lines said on Monday that it will add two round trips a day between Minneapolis and Williston, North Dakota United Airlines is set to add three round-trip flights a day between Denver and Williston in November.
Airports in Minot and Dickinson, North Dakota, are adding service, too.
North Dakota oil production has more than tripled in the last three years, and it's now the second-biggest oil-producing state, behind Texas. Air traffic has boomed, too, as oil companies fly in workers.
The Williston airport's waiting area doesn't have enough room. Managers plan to add a double-wide trailer to expand the waiting area for passengers.
Source: http://www.freep.com
Trainer Aircraft…With Training Wheels
By Mark Thompson, Time U.S. | September 18, 2012
It was one of the saddest stories Battleland ever did: reporting on the three cadets at the Air Force Academy who died, along with their instructors, in a trio of separate crashes of the T-3 Firefly trainer aircraft from 1995 to 1997.
Parents grieved as the young men they sent off to Colorado Springs came home, a short time later, dead. The story, and its pain, always echoed the James Taylor song, Fire and Rain: “Sweet dreams, and flying machines, in pieces on the ground.”
The Air Force eventually scrapped the T-3s, plagued with numerous problems, and leased safer trainers instead. Then last year, they began buying a new fleet of 25 Cirrus Aircraft trainers. The service rechristened its Cirrus SR-20s as Air Force T-53As.
On Sept. 7, Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Staci Rouse became the first cadet to fly one solo. “I had much more confidence flying the aircraft than I expected I ever would after my first flight,” the Woodbridge, N.J. native said. “When I landed, I felt everything I worked for had paid off.”
Two other things worth noting about the T-53A:
– It is the first production general-aviation aircraft outfitted with a parachute that can lower the entire plane (somewhat gently) to the ground if something goes wrong. There should be far fewer “pieces on the ground.”
– About the same time the Air Force decided to buy the T-53As, Duluth- Minn.-based Cirrus announced it would be bought by the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co. Ltd. — the Chinese government, in other words.
Bottom line: all those F-22 and F-35 pilots who some expect will someday be waging war with China, will learn how to fly in a trainer now built by a Chinese-owned concern.
Paine Field: Facts needed to make argument - Opinion - "Change will crowd out Boeing"
Opinion:
Regarding the Saturday guest commentary, "Change will crowd out Boeing" by Vicki Derks: Her argument focuses on the supposed effect on Boeing and the possibility they could decide to leave Paine Field as a result. In support of her argument, she offers the case of "Lansair" in Oregon and invites readers to "do the research."
I did the research and I'd like to offer the following information in response:
There appears to be no "Lansair" anywhere. There is, however, a Lancair International headquartered in Redmond, Ore. which is an avionics company that builds aircraft kits. In an attempt to produce models that would gain FAA certification, in 2000, a new division was formed which eventually became Columbia Aircraft. In 2003, Lancair was sold to a hobbyist and remains intact as Lancair International today (originally based at the Bend Municipal Airport).
In 2009, Lancair moved its headquarters to a building that was 50 percent larger at the Redmond airport, a mere 16 miles away. The Columbia Aircraft division was retained as a separate company, went bankrupt in 2007 and was sold to Cessna. During the early part of 2009, due to a horrible first quarter earnings report, Cessna decided to close operations at the Bend Municipal Airport and move production to Kansas, creating a loss of 150 jobs for the Bend area.
Read more here: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120918/OPINION02/709189973
Guest commentary / Commercial service at Paine Field
Change will crowd out Boeing
By Vicki Derks
Opinion
On Friday the FAA released the enviromental impact statement on Paine Field. It determined that adding up to 23 flights per day by 2018 would not significantly increase noise, traffic or air pollution. A decision by the FAA on whether flights may be approved at the Snohomish County-run airport is not expected until the end of the year. No new hearings will be held, but written comments will be accepted through Oct. 14.
It's important for people to fully appreciate the impact of modifying the airport from a General Avaition to Commercial Traffic will bring. This is not about noise or plane nuisance. This is about maintaining the pro-Boeing, pro-Education, and pro-manfacturing airport that is unique to our area and provides for the standard of living we enjoy.
FAA laws stipulate that commercial air traffic cannot be limited once allowed and always takes precedence. Study any airport where commercial service has been allowed and within a short time the 5-10 flights a day escalate to many times that. With limited access for runway testing, we place in jeopardy the very thing that has kept our lives and county afloat for generations. Car rental jobs, and minumum wage service jobs are not a replacement for the quailty of life and living that Boeing real wage jobs and its subcontracting businesses bring to this area. It is important to condsider the longer, big picture of the impact.
Read more here: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120915/OPINION03/709159971
Regarding the Saturday guest commentary, "Change will crowd out Boeing" by Vicki Derks: Her argument focuses on the supposed effect on Boeing and the possibility they could decide to leave Paine Field as a result. In support of her argument, she offers the case of "Lansair" in Oregon and invites readers to "do the research."
I did the research and I'd like to offer the following information in response:
There appears to be no "Lansair" anywhere. There is, however, a Lancair International headquartered in Redmond, Ore. which is an avionics company that builds aircraft kits. In an attempt to produce models that would gain FAA certification, in 2000, a new division was formed which eventually became Columbia Aircraft. In 2003, Lancair was sold to a hobbyist and remains intact as Lancair International today (originally based at the Bend Municipal Airport).
In 2009, Lancair moved its headquarters to a building that was 50 percent larger at the Redmond airport, a mere 16 miles away. The Columbia Aircraft division was retained as a separate company, went bankrupt in 2007 and was sold to Cessna. During the early part of 2009, due to a horrible first quarter earnings report, Cessna decided to close operations at the Bend Municipal Airport and move production to Kansas, creating a loss of 150 jobs for the Bend area.
Read more here: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120918/OPINION02/709189973
Guest commentary / Commercial service at Paine Field
Change will crowd out Boeing
By Vicki Derks
Opinion
On Friday the FAA released the enviromental impact statement on Paine Field. It determined that adding up to 23 flights per day by 2018 would not significantly increase noise, traffic or air pollution. A decision by the FAA on whether flights may be approved at the Snohomish County-run airport is not expected until the end of the year. No new hearings will be held, but written comments will be accepted through Oct. 14.
It's important for people to fully appreciate the impact of modifying the airport from a General Avaition to Commercial Traffic will bring. This is not about noise or plane nuisance. This is about maintaining the pro-Boeing, pro-Education, and pro-manfacturing airport that is unique to our area and provides for the standard of living we enjoy.
FAA laws stipulate that commercial air traffic cannot be limited once allowed and always takes precedence. Study any airport where commercial service has been allowed and within a short time the 5-10 flights a day escalate to many times that. With limited access for runway testing, we place in jeopardy the very thing that has kept our lives and county afloat for generations. Car rental jobs, and minumum wage service jobs are not a replacement for the quailty of life and living that Boeing real wage jobs and its subcontracting businesses bring to this area. It is important to condsider the longer, big picture of the impact.
Read more here: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120915/OPINION03/709159971
Embraer EMB-721: Pilot documents Brazil 'flying rivers'
Brasilia - As devastating drought spreads across much of the globe, British-born pilot Gerard Moss flies above the Amazon rainforest to show how its "flying rivers" - humid air currents - bring rain to Brazil and South America.
Aboard his single-engine Embraer 721 aircraft, Moss, a naturalized Brazilian, was on a 45-minute flight from Brasilia to Goiania, capital of the central state of Goias.
"Climate change is taking its toll. The United States is going through its worst drought in half a century, Russia is also reeling from drought and in India monsoon rains have for years been irregular," he said.
"Brazil is less affected because we have the world's biggest tropical forest, which helps regulate the climate."
Deforestation is also a factor. With logging and agriculture shrinking Brazil's rainforests, there are fewer trees to release the water vapour that creates these flying rivers.
Read more here: http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Pilot-documents-Brazil-flying-rivers-20120918
Aboard his single-engine Embraer 721 aircraft, Moss, a naturalized Brazilian, was on a 45-minute flight from Brasilia to Goiania, capital of the central state of Goias.
"Climate change is taking its toll. The United States is going through its worst drought in half a century, Russia is also reeling from drought and in India monsoon rains have for years been irregular," he said.
"Brazil is less affected because we have the world's biggest tropical forest, which helps regulate the climate."
Deforestation is also a factor. With logging and agriculture shrinking Brazil's rainforests, there are fewer trees to release the water vapour that creates these flying rivers.
Read more here: http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Pilot-documents-Brazil-flying-rivers-20120918
Press Release - International Aviation and FAA Leader to Speak in Greenville
For Immediate Release
Contact Lara Kaufmann864-634-1380
LaraLKaufmann@gmail.com
International Aviation and FAA Leader
to Speak in Greenville
“The aviation industry has been going through a lot of changes lately so it will be great to hear about these issues from the FAA, as well as from the most well know aviation user support group in the world.” stated James Stephens, Program Manager for the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC).
On Saturday, September 29th at 1:15 p.m., Craig Fuller, the President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will address attendees at the Southeast Aviation Expo, which will be held at the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina.
Immediately following Mr. Fuller’s address, Doug Murphy the FAA Southern Region Regional Administrator will provide an industry update.
“The future handling of air traffic, with the introduction of Nextgen, is of interest to our local pilots and airport staff,” stated Joe Frasher, Airport Director of the Greenville Downtown Airport. “The proposed addition of airport user fees is unpopular among aviation groups and everyone is concerned about fuel prices, the economy, funding of airports and the overall plight of general aviation,” stated Frasher. “I think many want to hear from Mr. Fuller and Mr. Murphy what they can expect the future to bring,” Frasher added.
“I am looking forward to speaking at the Southeast Aviation Expo in Greenville. I have always had a passion for flying and a professional one for advocacy, communication and leadership,” stated Fuller. “It is always great to meet others face-to-face who have similar interests and concerns,” Fuller added.
Craig Fuller visits airports and pilots around the country and works with national and state leaders to ensure that the interests of general aviation are considered in policy making. Fuller also spends time reaching out to broader audiences who benefit from but do not fully understand the role general aviation plays in the lives of millions of Americans. Fuller is the publisher and a regular contributing writer for the world’s largest and most influential aviation publication. Fuller is a sought-after commentator on political developments that affect general aviation. Fuller’s career includes senior public affairs positions in business, association leadership, and executive positions in the federal government, including eight years of service in the White House.
Doug Murphy is the Regional Administrator for the FAA's Southern Region which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Mr. Murphy has held a number of key executive and management positions during his 42-year FAA career including assignments in five FAA regions, the FAA Academy and FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he served as Director of Air Traffic Program Management. Murphy served as the Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinator (RETCO) for both the U.S. Department of Transportation's Region 10 in Seattle and Region 4 with headquarters in Atlanta. In this role, he provided executive leadership to ensure transportation emergency planning and response for Incidents of National Significance, including hurricanes and earthquakes. He has received more than 40 awards during his career.
“The FAA works closely with pilots, airports and people in aviation industry to provide a safe aviation environment,” stated Doug Murphy, Regional Administrator for the FAA's Southern Region. “I welcome the opportunity to meet people in my region at the Southeast Aviation Expo,” added Murphy.
The Southeast Aviation Expo will showcase the latest aviation products; have over 14 static aircraft displayed; educational sessions will be held, of which one will provide information about careers and training available in the aerospace and aviation industry. A listing of all the educational sessions can be found at www.scaaonline.com. It is open to the public. Tickets are $5 with children and students with ids being free.
Trade-A-Plane, a top national publication that is geared towards pilots is an event sponsor again this year. The South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) will also sponsor the event and provide the exhibitors with lunch. Greenville Downtown Airport is hosting an exhibitor reception.
So far Cessna, Cirrus, Michelin Aircraft Tires, ADEX Machining Technologies, AeroCab, Louis Berger Services Inc., James A. Gardner Company, Mint Air, Flight Design USA, Baldwin Safety & Compliance, Motley Rice LLC, Advocate Consulting, Aircare Aviation Services & Support, Hope Aviation Insurance, Just Aircraft, Greenville Downtown Airport, Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo, Lycoming, Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC., US AeroTech - Professional Aircraft Maintenance Training, Liberty University, PF Flyers, Wings Over Greenville, Runway Cafe, Special Services Corporation, Trade-A-Plane, Eclipse Aerospace, Precision Hose Technologies, Inc., CTS International, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Daher-Socata, Champion Aerospace, Skytech, Tempest, Stevens Aviation, LandRover Carolinas, Premier Aircraft Sales, Diamond Aircraft, SWT Aviation Inc., Cubcrafters, Airwolf Aviation Services, 4 Paws Aviation, DTC Duats, Applied Technical Services, Inc., Camden/Donaldson/Greenville Jet Centers, Fractrade, Civil Air Patrol, Pilots N Paws, Eastern Aviation Fuel - Shell Aviation, Eagle Aviation, SCAA, SC Aeronautics Commission, SC Aviation Safety Council, The FAA Flight Standards Districts Office and Angel Flight have registered to exhibit in 2012!
The expo will be held on September 28th and 29th at the Greenville Downtown Airport, which is located at 100 Tower Dr., Greenville, SC 29607. More information can be found by visiting: http://www.greenvilledowntownairport.com/SEAE.html and http://www.scaaonline.com/content/southeast-aviation-expo
"This event is like an industry trade show for people who work or have an interest in aviation but all are welcome,” Frasher added. "The aviation community in the Southeast is very strong and we expect a great turnout " stated Frasher. We would like to encourage people to register to attend online at http://www.scaaonline.com/seaviationshow-registration. This will help us to have an idea of how many people to plan on and it will also get them admitted into the event quicker.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) purpose is to protect the freedom to fly while keeping general aviation safe, fun, and affordable. AOPA is the largest and most influential aviation organization in the world. AOPA membership has grown to more than 414,000; a number that represents more than two thirds of all certificated pilots in the United States. For more information about Craig Fuller and AOPA please visit http://www.aopa.org and http://www.aopa.org/prez/events.html
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. To learn more about the FAA and Doug Murphy please visit http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/key_officials/murphy/
The South Carolina Aviation Association’s (SCAA) mission is to actively promote and encourage aviation and airport development to meet air transportation needs and assist the state in achieving economic development goals. For more information about the event visit http://www.scaaonline.com/content/southeast-aviation-show-0 , call 1 (877) FLY-SCAA (359- 7222) or email Katie@associationsplus.com.
The mission of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) is to foster air commerce by overseeing the safety and development of the state's public use airports and providing safe, reliable air transportation for state government and business prospects. For more information please visit www.scaeronautics.com or contact James Stephens, Program Manager of the SCAC at 803-896-6272 or jstephens@aeronautics.sc.gov .
The Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the busiest general aviation airport in South Carolina and is a self-sufficient entity with financial strength that doesn't rely on local taxpayers for funding. GMU is home to Greenville Jet Center, the largest Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in S.C., as well as more than 25 other aviation-related businesses creating 453 jobs that annually contribute more than $35.2 million to the Upstate economy. For more information about GMU please visit http://www.greenvilledowntownairport.com or contact Joe Frasher at864-242-4777 or joe@greenvilledowntownairport.com
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Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020: Accident occurred August 02, 2011 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
NTSB Identification: ERA11LA437
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, August 02, 2011 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/26/2012
Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC, registration: N87020
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
After the airplane’s fourth unsuccessful attempt to pick up a banner, a witness reported that the airplane was flying about 100 feet above ground level and the wings were "wobbling." The airplane then descended, and spun before it impacted the ground. The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident. No preimpact anomalies were noted with the airframe or engine during a postaccident examination.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
On August 2, 2011, at 1500, eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, registered to an individual and operated by Heads Up Advertising, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, banner towing flight. The flight originated from Woodbine Municipal Airport (OBI), Woodbine, New Jersey, about 1450.
The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the pilot fueled the airplane prior to flying towards the banner pick up area. The pilot attempted 3 banner pickups prior to the accident. He maneuvered the airplane for the fourth attempt but failed to pick up the banner. The banner ground handler looked away and started to prepare the banner for another attempt, when moments later he heard a loud impact noise and observed the airplane had crashed into the ground about half mile away from the pickup area, on the crosswind for the banner tow pattern.
According to a witness, the airplane was observed flying approximately 100 feet above ground level. She noted that the wings were "wobbling" and the airplane was not climbing although it was in a nose up attitude. Next, she saw the airplane begin to "nosedive" and start spinning but was unable to see the airplane impact the ground.
The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident.
The airplane was manufactured in 1974 and was equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series, 180-horsepower engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on February 3, 2011. At the time of the inspection, the reported aircraft time was 6698.0 total hours and the recorded tachometer was 2090.15 hours. The tachometer located in the wreckage 2236.91 hours.
The pilot, age 20, held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His most recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate was issued in May 2011. He reported 600 total hours of flight experience, of which, 65 hours were in the accident airplane make and model.
A post accident examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed that control continuity was verified to all flight control surfaces. Fuel samples were taken from each wing with no water or contaminants noted. Examination of the engine was performed and the top and bottom sparkplugs were removed and no issues were noted. The crankshaft was rotated by the propeller flange and compression was observed on all cylinders. In addition, spark was obtained from the spark plug leads during the rotation.
NTSB Identification: ERA11LA437
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, August 02, 2011 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC, registration: N87020
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On August 2, 2011, at 1500, eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, registered to an individual and operated by Heads Up Advertising, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, banner towing flight. The flight originated from Woodbine Municipal Airport (OBI), Woodbine, New Jersey, about 1450.
The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the pilot fueled the airplane prior to flying towards the banner pick up area. The pilot attempted 3 banner pickups prior to the accident. He maneuvered the airplane for the fourth attempt but failed to pick up the banner. The banner ground handler looked away and started to prepare the banner for another attempt, when moments later he heard a loud impact noise and observed the airplane had crashed into the ground about half mile away from the pickup area, on the crosswind for the banner tow pattern.
According to a witness, the airplane was observed flying approximately 100 feet above ground level. She noted that the wings were "wobbling" and the airplane was not climbing although it was in a nose up attitude. Next, she saw the airplane begin to "nosedive" and start spinning but was unable to see the airplane impact the ground.
The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident.
The airplane was manufactured in 1974 and was equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series, 180-horsepower engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on February 3, 2011. At the time of the inspection, the reported aircraft time was 6698.0 total hours and the recorded tachometer was 2090.15 hours. The tachometer located in the wreckage 2236.91 hours.
The pilot, age 20, held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His most recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate was issued in May 2011. He reported 600 total hours of flight experience, of which, 65 hours were in the accident airplane make and model.
A post accident examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed that control continuity was verified to all flight control surfaces. Fuel samples were taken from each wing with no water or contaminants noted. Examination of the engine was performed and the top and bottom sparkplugs were removed and no issues were noted. The crankshaft was rotated by the propeller flange and compression was observed on all cylinders. In addition, spark was obtained from the spark plug leads during the rotation.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, August 02, 2011 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/26/2012
Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC, registration: N87020
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
After the airplane’s fourth unsuccessful attempt to pick up a banner, a witness reported that the airplane was flying about 100 feet above ground level and the wings were "wobbling." The airplane then descended, and spun before it impacted the ground. The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident. No preimpact anomalies were noted with the airframe or engine during a postaccident examination.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
On August 2, 2011, at 1500, eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, registered to an individual and operated by Heads Up Advertising, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, banner towing flight. The flight originated from Woodbine Municipal Airport (OBI), Woodbine, New Jersey, about 1450.
The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the pilot fueled the airplane prior to flying towards the banner pick up area. The pilot attempted 3 banner pickups prior to the accident. He maneuvered the airplane for the fourth attempt but failed to pick up the banner. The banner ground handler looked away and started to prepare the banner for another attempt, when moments later he heard a loud impact noise and observed the airplane had crashed into the ground about half mile away from the pickup area, on the crosswind for the banner tow pattern.
According to a witness, the airplane was observed flying approximately 100 feet above ground level. She noted that the wings were "wobbling" and the airplane was not climbing although it was in a nose up attitude. Next, she saw the airplane begin to "nosedive" and start spinning but was unable to see the airplane impact the ground.
The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident.
The airplane was manufactured in 1974 and was equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series, 180-horsepower engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on February 3, 2011. At the time of the inspection, the reported aircraft time was 6698.0 total hours and the recorded tachometer was 2090.15 hours. The tachometer located in the wreckage 2236.91 hours.
The pilot, age 20, held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His most recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate was issued in May 2011. He reported 600 total hours of flight experience, of which, 65 hours were in the accident airplane make and model.
A post accident examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed that control continuity was verified to all flight control surfaces. Fuel samples were taken from each wing with no water or contaminants noted. Examination of the engine was performed and the top and bottom sparkplugs were removed and no issues were noted. The crankshaft was rotated by the propeller flange and compression was observed on all cylinders. In addition, spark was obtained from the spark plug leads during the rotation.
Published on Sep 17, 2012 by seanbb87
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Jason Flood
Pitts S1S
Sunday September 16, 2012
Ocean City N.J.
NTSB Identification: ERA11LA437
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Tuesday, August 02, 2011 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC, registration: N87020
Injuries: 1 Serious.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
On August 2, 2011, at 1500, eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, registered to an individual and operated by Heads Up Advertising, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, banner towing flight. The flight originated from Woodbine Municipal Airport (OBI), Woodbine, New Jersey, about 1450.
The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector stated that the pilot fueled the airplane prior to flying towards the banner pick up area. The pilot attempted 3 banner pickups prior to the accident. He maneuvered the airplane for the fourth attempt but failed to pick up the banner. The banner ground handler looked away and started to prepare the banner for another attempt, when moments later he heard a loud impact noise and observed the airplane had crashed into the ground about half mile away from the pickup area, on the crosswind for the banner tow pattern.
According to a witness, the airplane was observed flying approximately 100 feet above ground level. She noted that the wings were "wobbling" and the airplane was not climbing although it was in a nose up attitude. Next, she saw the airplane begin to "nosedive" and start spinning but was unable to see the airplane impact the ground.
The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident.
The airplane was manufactured in 1974 and was equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series, 180-horsepower engine. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on February 3, 2011. At the time of the inspection, the reported aircraft time was 6698.0 total hours and the recorded tachometer was 2090.15 hours. The tachometer located in the wreckage 2236.91 hours.
The pilot, age 20, held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane. His most recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate was issued in May 2011. He reported 600 total hours of flight experience, of which, 65 hours were in the accident airplane make and model.
A post accident examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed that control continuity was verified to all flight control surfaces. Fuel samples were taken from each wing with no water or contaminants noted. Examination of the engine was performed and the top and bottom sparkplugs were removed and no issues were noted. The crankshaft was rotated by the propeller flange and compression was observed on all cylinders. In addition, spark was obtained from the spark plug leads during the rotation.
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