Monday, August 27, 2018

Loss of Control in Flight: Robinson R22 Beta, N4085T; accident occurred August 24, 2018 at Corvallis Municipal Airport ( KCVO), Benton County, Oregon

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf 

https://registry.faa.gov/N4085T

Location: Corvallis, OR
Accident Number: GAA18CA508
Date & Time: 08/24/2018, 0930 PDT
Registration: N4085T
Aircraft: Robinson R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

Analysis 

The solo student helicopter pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings to a taxiway and that he was preparing for a steep approach. The steep approach required more left pedal, which resulted in the helicopter being "out of trim (right yaw)." A tailwind accelerated the right yaw. He attempted to recover but added "insufficient left pedal." The helicopter then spun and landed hard. The helicopter came to rest on its left side.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the windshield, fuselage, and tailboom.

The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 34 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 290° at 3 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 26 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 030° at 6 knots. The helicopter was approaching a taxiway parallel to runway 17.

The Federal Aviation Administration's Helicopter Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-21A, contained a section titled "Weathercock Stability," which stated:

In this region, the helicopter attempts to weathervane, or weathercock, its nose into the relative wind. Unless a resisting pedal input is made, the helicopter starts a slow, uncommanded turn either to the right or left, depending upon the wind direction. If the pilot allows a right yaw rate to develop and the tail of the helicopter moves into this region, the yaw rate can accelerate rapidly. In order to avoid the onset of LTE [loss of tail rotor effectiveness] in this downwind condition, it is imperative to maintain positive control of the yaw rate and devote full attention to flying the helicopter. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student helicopter pilot's inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing.

Findings

Aircraft

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Tailwind - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Other weather encounter
Loss of control in flight (Defining event)
Loss of tail rotor effectiveness
Hard landing
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 35, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/01/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 35.8 hours (Total, all aircraft), 35.8 hours (Total, this make and model), 7.2 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 22.3 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2.4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Robinson
Registration: N4085T
Model/Series: R22 BETA
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 1841
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 08/02/2018, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 10161 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-320-B2C
Registered Owner: Honey B Llc
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: Honey B Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As: Corvallis Aero Service
Operator Designator Code: 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCVO, 250 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1656 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 90°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 4200 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Corvallis, OR (CVO)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Corvallis, OR (CVO)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0830 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: CORVALLIS MUNI (CVO)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 249 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Rough
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude:  44.500000, -123.283333 (est)

LET L-23 Super BlanĂ­k, N923SB: Incident occurred August 24, 2018 at Aurora State Airport (KUAO), Marion County, Oregon

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon

Departed and returned due to engine turbo housing falling off, landed without incident.

https://registry.faa.gov/N923SB

Date: 24-AUG-18
Time: 22:55:00Z
Regis#: N923SB
Aircraft Make: LET
Aircraft Model: L 23 SUPER BLANIK
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: AURORA
State: OREGON

Landing Gear Not Configured: Yakovlev Yak-52, N3042W; accident occurred August 25, 2018 at Stroudsburg-Pocono Airport (N53), East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania

View of airplane and skid marks on field after runway excursion.


Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N3042W

Location: East Stroudsburg, PA
Accident Number: GAA18CA540
Date & Time: 08/25/2018, 1500 EDT
Registration: N3042W
Aircraft: Yakovlev YAK 52
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: N/A
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal


View of damaged propeller.

The pilot reported that, during landing, on short final, he decided to go around.  During the go-around, the airplane "developed a severe vibration" so he made a precautionary landing on runway 26 with the gear retracted.  The airplane slid, exited the runway and impacted terrain. 

The inspector further reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage and engine mounts. 

The inspector added that, after his examination, he determined there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures to the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. 


View of damaged airplane.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information


Aircraft Make: Yakovlev
Registration: N3042W
Model/Series: YAK 52 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Other; Experimental
Serial Number: 822209
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/01/2018, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2899 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1270 Hours
Engine Manufacturer: Vegeneev
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: M14P
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 360 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan


Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMPO, 1916 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 302°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 160°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.3 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 13°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: East Stroudsburg, PA (N53)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: East Stroudsburg, PA (N53)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1400 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Stroudsburg-Pocono (N53)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 480 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Rough
Runway Used: 26
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3087 ft / 30 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Precautionary Landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: N/A
Latitude, Longitude: 41.035833, -75.160556 (est)

Fuel Exhaustion: Cessna 150L, N1701Q; accident occurred August 26, 2018 in Eldorado, Schleicher County, Texas

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf 


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/N1701Q

Location: Eldorado, TX
Accident Number: GAA18CA514
Date & Time: 08/26/2018, 1900 CDT
Registration: N1701Q
Aircraft: Cessna 150
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel exhaustion
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis

The pilot reported that he departed with 26 gallons of fuel. He added that, about 3.5 hours into the flight, he asked flight following where the closest airports were because he had become concerned that he was "near the fuel limit." During their exchange, the engine lost power. He declared an emergency, rocked the wings, applied full-rich mixture, and restarted the engine, "which worked [for] 15 seconds or less." He then conducted an emergency landing near the end of a road, and the airplane bounced, veered left, impacted a pipe, and the nose landing gear collapsed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Findings

Aircraft
Fuel - Fluid level (Cause)

Personnel issues
Fuel planning - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Object/animal/substance - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Enroute-cruise
Fuel exhaustion (Defining event)

Enroute
Loss of engine power (total)
Attempted remediation/recovery

Landing
Off-field or emergency landing
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Landing gear collapse

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/16/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/31/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 250 hours (Total, all aircraft), 110 hours (Total, this make and model), 180 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N1701Q
Model/Series: 150 L
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 15073001
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1601 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-200 SERIES
Registered Owner: David Soto
Rated Power: 100 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KOZA, 2382 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 19 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0015 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 237°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots / 20 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 190°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 33°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Houston, TX (LVJ)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Pecos, TX (PEQ)
Type of Clearance: VFR Flight Following
Departure Time: 1530 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  30.907222, -100.899722 (est)

Loss of Control on Ground: Maule MX-7-180A Sportplane, N524TR; accident occurred August 24, 2018 at Post Mills Airport (2B9), Orange County, Vermont

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Maine

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://registry.faa.gov/N524TR


Location: Post Mills, VT

Accident Number: GAA18CA510
Date & Time: 08/24/2018, 1458 EDT
Registration: N524TR
Aircraft: MAULE MX7
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a grass strip, the airplane bounced and he performed a successful but "scary" go-around. On the second landing attempt, shortly after touchdown, the airplane bounced again and instead of going around, he "decided to try to save the landing." Shortly after the airplane stopped bouncing, the airplane veered left, exited the runway to the left, and impacted trees.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported that the wind was 270° at 7 knots. An automated weather observation station located on the airport about 16 NM away, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 22.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 77, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/05/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 234 hours (Total, all aircraft), 57 hours (Total, this make and model), 89 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 61 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 42 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: MAULE
Registration: N524TR
Model/Series: MX7 180A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 20022C
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/07/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 596 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed
Engine Model/Series: O-360-C4F
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KLEB, 570 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 188°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts:
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.16 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Post Mills, VT (2B9)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1245 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: POST MILLS (2B9)
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 696 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 22
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2900 ft / 80 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.883611, -72.251944 (est)

Bellanca 14-13-2 Cruisair Senior, N74432: Incident occurred August 25, 2018 in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charleston

Landed in a field with gear up.

https://registry.faa.gov/N74432

Date: 25-AUG-18
Time: 19:52:00Z
Regis#: N74432
Aircraft Make: BELLANCA
Aircraft Model: 14 13 2
Event Type:
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: HILLSVILLE
State: VIRGINIA

Cessna A185F Skywagon 185, N581JT: Incident occurred August 24, 2018 at Sullivan Lake State Airport (09S), Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Spokane, Washington

Landed and nosed over.

https://registry.faa.gov/N581JT

Date: 24-AUG-18
Time: 16:25:00Z
Regis#: N581JT
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: A185F
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: METALINE FALLS
State: WASHINGTON

Beech Bonanza P35: Incident occurred August 24, 2018 at La Crosse Regional Airport (KLSE), Wisconsin

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gear up landing.

Date: 24-AUG-18
Time: 22:35:00Z
Regis#:
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: P35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LA CROSSE
State: WISCONSIN

Cirrus SR22, N8787Y and Cessna 310J, N509DP: Incident occurred August 24, 2018 at Oxnard Airport (KOXR), Ventura County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Van Nuys, California

Accidental slow taxi into tied down aircraft N509DP.

Stanyan Holdings LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N8787Y

Date: 24-AUG-18
Time: 19:00:00Z
Regis#: N8787Y
Aircraft Make: CIRRUS
Aircraft Model: SR22
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: OXNARD
State: CALIFORNIA

Partially tied down aircraft (N8787Y) taxied into nose of N509DP

https://registry.faa.gov/N509DP

Date: 24-AUG-18
Time: 19:00:00Z
Regis#: N509DP
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 310J
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: OXNARD
State: CALIFORNIA

YoYo Helicopters 232, I-C881: Fatal accident occurred July 13, 2018 in Musile del Piave, Italy



NTSB Identification: ERA18WA207
14 CFR Non-U.S., Non-Commercial
Accident occurred Friday, July 13, 2018 in Musile del Piave, Italy
Aircraft: Aero Eli Servizi Yo-Yo 222, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.


The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Aero Eli Servizi Yo-Yo 222 helicopter that occurred on July 13, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.


All investigative information will be released by the government of Italy.





MUSILE DI PIAVE. Si schianta con un elicottero biposto dopo un breve volo sui cieli di Caposile, frazione di Musile di Piave.

Così è morto ieri sera intorno alle 19 Eros Antoniazzi, 40enne di Motta di Livenza, titolare con le sorelle della omonima ditta di autobus e trasporti della cittadina in provincia di Treviso. Antoniazzi si era da poco alzato in volo dal club di Caposile “Papere Vagabonde” di cui faceva parte. 

Il piccolo velivolo YoYo, elicottero agile e facile da manovrare, era decollato dal campo di volo nella frazione di Musile e il motore è andato improvvisamente su di giri durante una manovra.

Antoniazzi ha perso il controllo dopo che si è spezzata la coda dell’elicottero monoposto che ha perso subito quota e poi è precipitato, avvolgendosi su se stesse e piombando a terra in mezzo a un campo di mais. Il 40enne è morto nel tremendo impatto con il suolo, dopo che si è verificato anche un principio di incendio.
I residenti hanno raccontato di aver visto il velivolo che si attorcigliava verso il suolo. Dal club sono accorsi subito i primi soccorritori che non hanno potuto fare nulla per salvarlo. Ormai era giĂ  morto per le gravissime lezioni riportate, schiacciato nella carcassa dell’elicottero. Era giĂ  spirato sul colpo dopo l’impatto con il suolo.

Sul posto, i vigili del fuoco di San DonĂ  e Jesolo, con l’elicottero Drago 81 del reparto Volo di Venezia che ha seguito dall’alto le operazioni di soccorso. I carabinieri di San DonĂ  sono arrivati subito con il comandante della compagnia, il capitano Dario Russo. Dal club di Caposile il presidente Erick Koustatsher e Donatella Ricci, visibilmente sconvolti, sono accorsi assieme ad altri iscritti che frequentano l’aviosuperficie.

Per Antoniazzi, che da tempo frequentava il campo di volo ed era considerato uno dei piĂ¹ esperti, il destino si era giĂ  compiuto tragicamente. Sono state raccolte le prime testimonianze da parte dei militari dell’Arma, mentre il velivolo è stato posto sotto sequestro a disposizione dell’autoritĂ  giudiziaria. A Caposile, i mezzi della carrozzeria Piave hanno rimosso dal campo di mais la carcassa dell’elicottero Yo Yo di Antoniazzi, completamente distrutta.

Antoniazzi avrebbe compiuto 41 anni il 23 di luglio. Fidanzato con una donna di Motta di Livenza, Luciana, con la quale viveva a Motta di Livenza aveva molti amici e conoscenti anche da queste parti proprio grazie alla frequentazione del club di Caposile. Era un appassionato di volo e di paracadutismo. Un uomo che amava lo sport e la vita all’aria aperta e anche gli sport estremi. Quando aveva un po’ di tempo libero partiva da Motta per raggiungere il club di Caposile. Così aveva fatto ieri pomeriggio, per farsi un giro sul suo piccolo elicottero che conosceva bene e non aveva mai destato particolari problemi. Forse qualcosa è andata storta nelle manovre eseguite poco dopo il decollo e Antoniazzi è stato colto dal panico anche perchĂ© si è spezzata la parte posteriore all’improvviso.

L’ultima tragedia che ha coinvolto un unltraleggero risale al 2016 quando ha perso la vita un 77enne di Montebelluna che era partito da Treviso e si era perso nelle nebbie sui cieli di Musile. Nel 2012 era morto anche uno jesolano, Franco Borin assieme a un giovane amico, Simone Conte di Povegliano, dopo un volo sui cieli di Caposile dall’aviosuperficie.

Il presidente e i referenti del club ieri, dopo l’incidente aereo, non hanno voluto commentare e hanno chiesto rispetto e silenzio per la tragedia che ha nuovamente sconvolto il sodalizio. Erano tutti molto legati ad Antoniazzi e hanno voluto chiudere i cancelli dell’aereoclub dopo l’incidente. —

http://nuovavenezia.ge

Ayres S2R-T34 Thrush, F-GOKZ: Fatal accident occurred August 08, 2018 in Diatar, Mauritania

NTSB Identification: WPR18WA235
14 CFR Non-U.S., Commercial
Accident occurred Wednesday, August 08, 2018 in Diatar, Mauritania
Aircraft: AYRES S2R, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.


On August 8, 2018, at an unknown time, an Ayres S2R T34 airplane, F-GOKZ, impacted terrain during an agricultural operation near Diatar, Mauritania. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Mauritania. The local flight originated from Podor Airport (GOSP), Podor, Senegal.


The accident investigation was delegated by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:


Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

Bureau d'EnquĂªtes et d'Analyses (BEA)
Zone Sud
10 rue de Paris
AĂªroport du Bourget
F-93350 Le Bourget Cedex
France 



Un aĂ©ronef civil immatriculĂ© F-GOKZ, propriĂ©tĂ© de la compagnie francaise MID AIR, s’est Ă©crasĂ©, mercredi, en territoire mauritanien, Ă  hauteur de Diatar SĂ©nĂ©gal, rapporte Ă  Dakarecho.com, l’antenne de Saint-Louis de la DIRPA.

L’incident survenu en territoire mauritanien a provoquĂ© la mort du pilote de l’aĂ©ronef, un ressortissant français du nom de Jean Lucien Boris ».

« L’avion avait dĂ©collĂ© de l’Ile Ă  Morphil vers 5 heures 45 ce matin, pour pulvĂ©riser des oiseaux granivores. Au retour, c’est Ă  5 Km Ă  l’est de Podor oĂ¹ l’appareil a eu des problèmes près du village de Diatar (dĂ©partement de Podor).

Le climat Ă©tait très favorable depuis quelques jours. Il n’y a pas de nuage ni de poussière. Le temps est excellent. Ce ne sont pas les conditions mĂ©tĂ©orologiques. Cela pourrait Ăªtre la consĂ©quence de dĂ©faillances mĂ©caniques comme entre autres, un manque de kĂ©rosène. Mais, en tout cas, ce n’est pas Ă  cause des effets de la mĂ©tĂ©o.

Ce qui est sĂ»r, c’est qu’il n’y avait qu’une seule personne Ă  bord. C’est le pilote, de nationalitĂ© française. Il n’a pas survĂ©cu », dĂ©clare le responsable de l’aĂ©rodrome de Podor, Amadou Tidiane Ba

AffrĂªtĂ© par la direction de la protection des vĂ©gĂ©taux (DPV), en partenariat avec Air Technical services de Saint-Louis, l’aĂ©ronef avait quittĂ© Podor Ă  5h47mn pour rallier la localitĂ© de WallaldĂ© pour une mission de lutte anti-aviaire dans la zone des cultures, souligne la source militaire. 

Seule victime de l’accident, le pilote français mort dans le crash d’avion survenu ce mercredi Ă  Podor, devait boucler ce jour la mission qui lui Ă©tait confiĂ©e : dĂ©truire les nids des oiseaux granivores qui font des ravages dans les champs.

Parti Ă  l’aube, seul Ă  bord de son appareil, le pilote Français a vu celui-ci s’Ă©craser au retour.

C’Ă©tait un pilote « très expĂ©rimentĂ© qui a participĂ© Ă  beaucoup d’activitĂ©s similaires dans la sous-rĂ©gion ». Ce, Ă  bord de son avion, un Trush Commander, spĂ©cialisĂ© en agriculture et immatriculĂ© en France. PropriĂ©tĂ© de la sociĂ©tĂ© de la victime.

Le pilote français travaillait pour le compte de la Direction de la protection des vĂ©gĂ©taux (Dpv), de la Saed (SociĂ©tĂ© nationales d’amĂ©nagement et d’exploitation des terres) et du ComitĂ© de lutte anti-aviaire. « Dans lutte contre les oiseaux granivores, il permettait d’agir directement sur les sites de dortoirs », renseigne une de nos sources.

La dépouille mortelle du pilote décédé sur le coup a été acheminée à Rosso Mauritanie.

L’appareil, Ayres S-2R T34 le Thrush Commander, est un avion d’Ă©pandage agricole amĂ©ricain qui a Ă©tĂ© produit Ă  plus de 2 000 exemplaires par divers constructeurs successifs.

C’est un des appareils les plus rĂ©pandus de sa catĂ©gorie dans le monde, puisqu’on le trouve en service dans plus de 70 pays.

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