The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
Austrian Ministry for Transport
Figure 1 – Aerial image of the accident site
John Timothy Sharpe, 66, of Austin and Kingsland, TX, passed away on April 21, 2019. Tim was born in Houston, TX, on January 9, 1953. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. On January 3, 1986, Tim was married to Patricia Sleator, who preceded him in death in 2010. Tim worked as a financial advisor, and he had for many years specialized in providing investment consulting services to public funds, often for firefighters, many of whom became Tim's close and cherished friends. Tim loved dogs dearly and is survived by two precious girls of his own, Scout and Bonnie. He lived a full and adventurous life, flying, hunting, and spending time with his friends and loved ones. He is survived by his two daughters Kelly and Natalie Sharpe; brother Patrick Sharpe and wife Joanie; nephew Rush Little and wife Judy Tu; extended family; and many friends. He will be remembered as a loyal friend who could always be relied upon in hard times. A memorial service for Tim will be held at 11:00 A.M., May 11, 2019, at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home at 14501 North I-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to Emancipet (www.emancipet.org) and to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (www.firehero.org).
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The two men killed in a Kingsland plane crash Sunday afternoon have been identified, according to a press release from Texas Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just before 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the Williams Lakeshore Airstrip at Shirley Williams Airport, just north of Legends Golf Course.
Kingsland residents, 69-year-old Williams Lee Glenn and John Timothy Sharpe were the only occupants of the Experimental Rans S-7 Courier when it crashed and burned. Both Glenn and Sharpe died at the scene.
The single-engine propeller aircraft took off from the River Valley Ranch airstrip in Kingsland before it crashed for unknown reasons.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.
Less than 24 hours later, another plane crashed in Kerrville, killing all six occupants. Investigations are ongoing in that crash as well.
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LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people are dead in a Kingsland plane crash on Sunday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
The Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department said it happened at Williams Lakeshore Airstrip at Shirley Williams Airport, which is just north of Legends Golf Course. DPS was notified at 2:43 p.m.
"You could see the plane... you could see it elevated up off the ground especially with the wind as strong as it was," said a witness who didn't want his name used "All of a sudden it was like a big thump... and then within a minute I saw a big black plum of smoke go up so I knew that he had gone down."
The Experimental Rans S-7 Courier caught fire upon crashing, but the cause of the crash is still unknown, according to The Federal Aviation Administration.
The NTSB likely have an investigator in the area either later on Sunday or on Monday.
A witness says the same plane was up earlier in the day, "He would get up real high and do a flip he did that a couple times and then he was flying down really low across the houses and stuff and it concerned me."
The FAA says depending on the type of plane there could be restrictions when it comes to operating small planes on a windy day.
The names of the people onboard have not been released yet.
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Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
Austrian Ministry for Transport
Rotech Flight Safety
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Kingsland, Texas
Accident Number: CEN19FA122
Date & Time: April 21, 2019, 14:43 Local
Registration: N25TX
Aircraft: Rans S7 Aircraft
Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On April 21, 2019, at 1443 central daylight time, a Rans S-7S airplane, N25TX, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Kingsland, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
A witness reported that the pilot had just completed a few touch-and-go landings at Shirley Williams Airport before the passenger boarded the airplane. He saw the airplane taxi back to the runway, then heard it impact the ground shortly thereafter.
Another witness reported observing what he considered a "normal" takeoff, followed by a steep 15 to 20 second climb. At the top of the climb, the nose and left wing suddenly dropped, and the airplane entered a left-turning spiral, completing 3 to 4 slow rotations before impact with the ground. He stated that the engine sounded normal the whole time and he did not notice anything wrong.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial; Private
Age: 66, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Balloon
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: Yes
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 30, 2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 215 hours (Total, all aircraft)
Pilot-rated passenger Information
Certificate: Private Age: 65, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: Yes
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 13, 2002
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 180 hours (Total, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Rans
Registration: N25TX
Model/Series: S7 S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2005
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special); Experimental light sport (Special)
Serial Number: 0304369
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 8, 2018 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 28.9 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 188.6 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Engine Model/Series: 912S ULS
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 100 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
According to the second witness who observed the accident, in March 2019, the pilot and passenger (who was also a mechanic) had completed maintenance work on the carburetors and synchronized them so that the engine ran smooth. The week before the accident, the pilot and passenger had dinner with the witness and told him that they were troubleshooting an issue where the engine would sputter during steep climbs. They told the witness that they cleaned the gascolator, checked the fuel lines, and verified that the propeller was adjusted correctly. The witness stated that, 1 day before the accident, the pilot flew the airplane with another passenger, but they just flew to get lunch and did not attempt any steep climbs. The pilot reported to him that the engine operated with no issues. The witness further stated that, on the day of the accident, the pilot's plan was to perform steep climbs and try to figure out why the engine was sputtering. The witness did not know if the accident flight was the first troubleshooting flight.
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDZB,1093 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site: 163°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 15 knots / 25 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Kingsland, TX (44TE)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Kingsland, TX (44TE)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 14:42 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Shirley Williams 44TE
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 880 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 16
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2600 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: On-ground
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 30.678333,-98.417503
The airplane departed on runway 16 and impacted the ground near the south end of the runway, as seen in figure 1.
Figure 1 – Aerial image of the accident siteThe accident site consisted of a small initial impact point in the ground about 20 ft south of the main wreckage. The impact point was defined by a divot in the ground which contained a broken red lens, the pitot tube, and a piece of left wing tip. Another impact area was about 6 ft south of the main wreckage, which was about 3 ft in diameter and about 4 inches deep. The small crater contained white paint chips, plexiglass, a propeller blade, and the engine oil filter. Another small divot was observed under the outboard leading edge of the right wing. The three impact areas were in a relatively straight line in a north-south orientation. The airplane came to rest upright facing southwest and was mostly consumed by postcrash fire. An examination of the airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The engine remained attached to the engine mounts, which were broken from the airframe. The engine was mostly intact and severely damaged by fire. The propeller hub remained attached to the crankshaft and one blade remained attached to the hub. The second blade was broken from the hub at the blade root and was found next to the initial engine impact crater – it exhibited chordwise scratches on the face. The third blade was also broken from the hub at the blade root and was found about 20 ft west of the main wreckage – it exhibited chordwise scratches and the blade tip was separated. The engine was examined at a secure facility and exhibited significant thermal damage from the postimpact fire. The fuel pump was partially consumed by the fire and a full examination was not possible.
According to the engine manufacturers guidance and the fuel pump serial number, the fuel pump had a five-year time limit and should have been replaced in 2010.
The engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have preclude normal operation; however, the examination was limited due to the thermal damage.
Medical and Pathological Information
An autopsy of the pilot was performed by Travis County Medical Examiner, Austin, Texas. The cause of death was blunt force injuries.
Toxicology testing of specimens from the pilot, performed by the FAA Forensic Sciences Laboratory, identified three previously reported medications: amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and rosuvastatin.
Also present were two other medications: naproxen and salicylate. These medications would not have posed a hazard to the safety of flight.
An autopsy of the pilot-rated passenger was performed by Travis County Medical Examiner, Austin, Texas. The cause of death was blunt force injuries.
Toxicology testing of specimens from the pilot-rated-passenger did not identify any drugs or tested-for substances.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The two men killed in a Kingsland plane crash Sunday afternoon have been identified, according to a press release from Texas Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just before 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the Williams Lakeshore Airstrip at Shirley Williams Airport, just north of Legends Golf Course.
Kingsland residents, 69-year-old Williams Lee Glenn and John Timothy Sharpe were the only occupants of the Experimental Rans S-7 Courier when it crashed and burned. Both Glenn and Sharpe died at the scene.
The single-engine propeller aircraft took off from the River Valley Ranch airstrip in Kingsland before it crashed for unknown reasons.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.
Less than 24 hours later, another plane crashed in Kerrville, killing all six occupants. Investigations are ongoing in that crash as well.
Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.kxan.com
LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people are dead in a Kingsland plane crash on Sunday afternoon, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
The Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department said it happened at Williams Lakeshore Airstrip at Shirley Williams Airport, which is just north of Legends Golf Course. DPS was notified at 2:43 p.m.
"You could see the plane... you could see it elevated up off the ground especially with the wind as strong as it was," said a witness who didn't want his name used "All of a sudden it was like a big thump... and then within a minute I saw a big black plum of smoke go up so I knew that he had gone down."
The Experimental Rans S-7 Courier caught fire upon crashing, but the cause of the crash is still unknown, according to The Federal Aviation Administration.
The NTSB likely have an investigator in the area either later on Sunday or on Monday.
A witness says the same plane was up earlier in the day, "He would get up real high and do a flip he did that a couple times and then he was flying down really low across the houses and stuff and it concerned me."
The FAA says depending on the type of plane there could be restrictions when it comes to operating small planes on a windy day.
The names of the people onboard have not been released yet.
Story and video ➤ https://www.kxan.com
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