Sunday, January 20, 2019

RotorWay Exec 162F, HB-YKJ: Fatal accident occurred August 24, 2019 between Herisau and Hundwil, AR, Switzerland


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NTSB Identification: CEN19WA285
14 CFR Unknown
Accident occurred Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Herisau, Switzerland
Aircraft: Rotorway EXEC 162F, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.


On August 24, 2019, about 1400 universal coordinated time, a Rotorway Exec 162F helicopter, Swiss registration HB-YKJ, was destroyed when it crashed in a meadow during an autorotation and caught fire, about 3 miles south of Herisau, Switzerland. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained serious injuries.


The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Switzerland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss Transport Investigation Safety Board (STSB).


The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the STSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.


Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Swiss Transport Investigation Safety Board (STSB)
3003 Bern, Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 466 80 79
Fax +41 58 466 33 01
Website: https://www.stsb.admin.ch




Ein Helikopter ist bei Herisau abgestürzt. Der Notruf ging laut der Kantonspolizei um 16 Uhr ein. Als die Rettungskräfte vor Ort eintrafen, stand das Wrack in Flammen. Die Feuerwehr hat den Brand mittlerweile gelöscht.


Bei dem Absturz kam ein Mann, 59 Jahre alt, ums Leben. Eine Frau, 56 Jahre alt, wurde schwer verletzt. Sie wurde per Rega ins Spital gebracht», sagt Ueli Frischknecht von der Kantonspolizei Appenzell Ausserhoden zu BLICK. Die beiden Passagiere sind im Kanton Thurgau wohnhaft. Sie wurden durch einen Augenzeugen aus dem Wrack geborgen.


Nach ersten Erkenntnissen war der Helikopter in Uerenbohl bei Sulgen/TG gestartet und flog Richtung Alpstein, als der Absturz passierte. Zum Unfallhergang kann der Kapo-Sprecher noch nichts sagen. Es handelt sich um einen privaten Helikopter. Die Absturzstelle befindet sich zwischen Herisau und Hundwil AR in der Nähe der Steblenstrasse. Die Ermittlungen erfolgen unter der Leitung der Schweizerischen Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle (SUST). 


Eine Augenzeugin zu BLICK: «Regelmässig fliegen über mein Haus Helikopter, aber dieses Mal war alles anders. Er flog ganz tief und machte komische laute Knatter-Geräusche.» Die Anwohnerin weiter: «So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen. Der Pilot hatte grosse Probleme den Helikopter gerade zu halten, suchte offenbar nach einer Landemöglichkeit.


https://www.blick.ch





Am Samstagnachmittag ist bei der Örtlichkeit Burg in der Nähe von Herisau ein Helikopter abgestürzt. Wie die Kantonspolizei Appenzell Ausserrhoden mitteilt, ist beim Absturz ein 59-jähriger Thurgauer ums Leben gekommen. Eine 56-jährige Thurgauerin wurde schwer verletzt mit der Rega ins Spital geflogen. Die beiden Thurgauer wurden von einer Drittperson aus dem Wrack befreit.


Der Helikopter ist am Samstag um etwa 16.00 Uhr abgestürzt. Als die Einsatzkräfte eintrafen, hat der Helikopter gebrannt. Die Feuerwehr konnte das Feuer jedoch rasch löschen. Offenbar ist der Helikopter in Uerenbohl bei Sulgen im Kanton Thurgau gestartet. 


Die Absturzursache ist zur Zeit noch unklar. Die Leitung der Untersuchungen hat die Schweizerische Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle SUST übernommen.



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Am Samstagnachmittag ist in Herisau ein Helikopter abgestürzt. Ein 59-jähriger Mann ist verstorben, eine 56-jährige Frau wurde schwer verletzt. Dass die beiden Insassen überhaupt aus dem brennenden Helikopter geborgen werden konnten, ist einer heran eilenden Drittperson zu verdanken. Noch vor dem Eintreffen der Feuerwehr, kümmerte sie sich um Reanimation und Betreuung.

Beim verunfallten Helikopter handelt es sich laut der Ausserrhoder Kantonspolizei um einen Privat-Helikopter. Nach ersten Erkenntnissen der Polizei ist dieser in Uerenbohl bei Sulgen im Kanton Thurgau gestartet und war in Richtung Alpstein unterwegs.

Laut Augenzeugen soll der Heli gebrannt haben beim Absturz.

Im Einsatz standen unter anderem rund 50 Angehörige der Feuerwehr, 10 Kantonspolizisten sowie 3 Mitglieder des Rettungsdienstes. Der Notruf ging um 16 Uhr ein.

Die Absturzstelle befindet sich zwischen Herisau und Hundwil, im Gebiet Saum. Ein Nachbar berichtet, dass der Helikopter vor dem Absturz sehr tief über den Bäumen geflogen sei. Auffällig waren auch die Geräusche. Es habe «geschnattert», sagte der Herisauer.

Die Unfallursache sowie de der Hergang des Crashs waren gemäss Ueli Frischknecht, Mediensprecher der Ausserrhoder Kantonspolizei, am Nachmittag vorerst unklar. Ebenfalls stand offen, wie viele Personen beim Absturz involviert waren.

Am Samstagabend orientierte die Kantonspolizei erneut über den Absturz. Sprecher Ueli Frischknecht informierte, dass beim Eintreffen der Rettungskräfte bei der Örtlichkeit Burg das Wrack bereits brannte. Durch die Feuerwehr Herisau konnte das Feuer rasch gelöscht werden. Die beiden Insassen, ein 59-jähriger Mann und eine 56-jährige Frau, wurden durch eine Drittperson geborgen.

Trotz sofort eingeleiteter Reanimation und Betreuung, verstarb der Mann noch auf der Unfallstelle. Die Frau wurde mit schweren Verletzungen durch die Rega ins Spital geflogen. Die beiden Passagiere sind im Kanton Thurgau wohnhaft.

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Loss of Control in Flight: Piper PA-18-90 Super Cub, N3298Z; accident occurred January 19, 2019 in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, Michigan

Photograph of N3298Z Inverted in the Snow.

Photograph Showing the Pilot’s Side of the Inverted Airplane.

Photograph Showing the Passenger’s Side of the Inverted Airplane.



The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office;  Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Aviation Accident Final 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/N3298Z

Location: Iron Mountain, MI
Accident Number: CEN19CA062
Date & Time: 01/19/2019, 1335 EST
Registration: N3298Z
Aircraft: Piper PA 18
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis 

On January 19, 2019, about 1315 central standard time, a Piper PA-28 airplane, N3298Z, impacted terrain near Iron Mountain, Michigan. The airline transport-rated pilot sustained minor injuries, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight that originated at Ford Airport, Iron Mountain, Michigan. The pilot reported that he had conducted an uneventful sight-seeing flight and intended to return to the departure airport. He initiated a left turn about 800 ft above a lake and became distracted while focusing on a distant point across the frozen and snow-covered lake. The pilot added that he lost reference to the horizon while continuing in a descending left turn until ground impact.

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

The departure airport's automated surface observation system, located 6 miles west of the accident site, reported that, about 20 minutes before the accident, winds were from 020º at 5 knots, 10 miles visibility, ceiling overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature -11ºC, dew point -18ºC, and altimeter setting of 30.19 inches of mercury.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.

Findings

Personnel issues
Situational awareness - Pilot (Cause)
Attention - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Snowy/icy terrain - Contributed to outcome
Clouds - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-low-alt flying
Loss of control in flight (Defining event)

Uncontrolled descent
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/10/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 01/03/2019
Flight Time:  15196 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1250 hours (Total, this make and model), 14696 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 40 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N3298Z
Model/Series: PA 18 150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1959
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 18-7240
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 08/24/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3995.64 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: C90-12F
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 90 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: KIMT, 1122 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 6 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1254 CST
Direction from Accident Site: 263°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 3500 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 20°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -11°C / -18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI (IMT)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI (IMT)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1315 CST
Type of Airspace: Class E

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: 45.830000, -87.980000 (est)



The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatch received a 911 call, on 1-19-19 at 1:47pm, reporting that a Piper PA-18-90 Super Cub had crash landed on Big Fumee Lake in Breitung Township.

The caller advised that they had received a cellphone call from the pilot who was uninjured, walking out to Fumee Lakes Recreational Areas parking lot.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and made contact with the 62 year old male pilot. The pilot was transported out of the recreational area, by Norway Fires all terrain vehicle, to an ambulance for transport to the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. The pilot was treated for minor injuries and released.

The accident was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration for investigation. The plane currently remains on Big Fumee Lake. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office requests that the public stay away from the crash site.


The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Iron Mountain Police Department, Norway Police Department, Michigan State Police, Breitung Township Fire, Norway Fire and Integrity Care Ambulance.



BREITUNG TOWNSHIP, Michigan --   A pilot escaped serious injury when his plane crashed in Dickinson County Saturday.

WLUC-TV says around 1:50 p.m. someone called 911 to report a Piper Super Cub had crash-landed on big Fumee Lake in Breitung Township. The caller said they were contacted by the pilot, who was walking to the lake’s parking lot.

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office responded and met up with the 62-year-old pilot. He was taken out of the recreational area via ATV to an ambulance, which transported him to Dickinson County Healthcare System. The pilot was treated for minor injuries and released.

The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified about the accident.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking people to stay away from the crash site.  

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.wnmufm.org



DICKINSON COUNTY, Michigan — A single-engine plane made what was called a “hard landing” on Fumee Lake near Upper Pine Creek Road.

Rescuers from Norway Fire Department among others responded and were able to assist the pilot who was reported to be “up and talking” at the time.

Both entrances to Fumee Lake were blocked during the rescue, but access has been cleared as of this report.

FOX 17 was in contact with local resident, Jason Asselin, who was able to safely provide pictures and video of the wreckage.

With the mild winter Michigan has experienced, the ice on the lake will be extremely dangerous after an impact such as this. It is not advisable for anyone to go out on the lake at this time.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://fox17online.com

Nose Over: Maule M-6-235, N88DK; accident occurred September 17, 2019 in Palmer, Alaska

View of damaged left-wing lift strut. 

View of nosed over airplane and damaged empennage. 


Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

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/N88DK


Location: Palmer, AK

Accident Number: GAA19CA552
Date & Time: 09/17/2019, 1000 AKD
Registration: N88DK
Aircraft: Maule M 6-235
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Nose over/nose down
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while landing off-airport on a gravel river bar, the airplane veered right, hit a rut and bounced. The pilot applied the brakes and the airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and empennage.

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

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 34, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/01/2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/09/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) , 1050 hours (Total, this make and model), 300 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 175 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Maule
Registration: N88DK
Model/Series: M 6-235 235C
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1977
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 7088C
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/13/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1953.9 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-540-A1C5
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 250 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: PAAQ, 230 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 24 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:
Direction from Accident Site: 307°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Birchwood, AK (BCV)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination:
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1000 AKD
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: 61.355278, -148.409444 (est)

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, N25410: Incident occurred January 20, 2019 near Mount Charleston, Clark County, Nevada

https://registry.faa.gov/N25410





A small plane made an emergency landing Sunday afternoon on Kyle Canyon Road, according to Las Vegas police.

The Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol were called about 12:30 p.m. Sunday to Kyle Canyon Road, between mile markers 18 and 19, just west of U.S. Highway 95, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Chris Holmes.

An instructor pilot and a student were flying a single-engine plane near Mount Charleston when the engine stalled, the Nevada Highway Patrol said in a release Sunday evening. Attempts to restart the engine failed, and the instructor landed the craft safely on the road. No one was injured, the release said.

Kyle Canyon Road was closed in both directions for about two hours Sunday, according to police. Roads reopened just after 2:30 p.m.

The plane was moved to the side of the road and would be disassembled and moved back to North Las Vegas Airport, the release said. The cause of the engine failure was unknown Sunday evening.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.reviewjournal.com



LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A small aircraft had to make an emergency landing on Kyle Canyon Road, heading towards Mount Charleston, on Sunday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.

LVFR said the plane landed near mile marker 19 on Kyle Canyon Road at around 12:30 p.m. All occupants inside the plane were safely escorted out. No injuries were reported.

Las Vegas Metropolitan police Lt. Chris Holmes said the pilot was experiencing engine failure before making the emergency landing.

Nevada Highway Patrol closed the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 95 at the frontage road and Kyle Canyon Road to traffic, according to Holmes. Kyle Canyon Road heading east and west was also closed. 

Traffic was being diverted to Lee Canyon Road, Holmes said.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.fox5vegas.com

Cessna TR182, N4742T: Accident occurred September 21, 2018 at Crystal River Airport-Captain Tom Davis Field (KCGC), Citrus County, Florida

























AIRCRAFT:  1981 CESSNA TR182 N4742T, s/n: R18201749

Last Annual Inspection on 05/02/18 at Tach 2993.1, Hobbs 3154.3


Current Tach 3156.4


*There are gaps in the logs.  Total time is Unknown.  2012 Log entry notes 8919.5 AFTT at 1359.8 tach


ENGINE:  Lycoming O-540-L3C5D, s/n: L-20854-40A


Last Annual Inspection on 05/02/18 at Tach 2993.7, TSOH 951.6


Engine overhauled 12/22/15 by Zephyr Aircraft Engines


*There are gaps in the logs


PROPELLER:  McCauley B3D32C407-B, sn: 830746 - Last annual inspection entry is 4/25/17 at Tach 2537.7, TSOH 495.6


EQUIPMENT:                                              


King KMA24 Audio Panel (2)

King KX 196A nav Comm (2)
King KN53 Nav with Glideslope
King KR87 ADF
King KT76C Transponder
Garmin 530 WAAS

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On 09/21/18, N4742T had a runway excursion and the right wing impacted grass and spun aircraft around on the wing. Prop strike

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES:   Damage Includes but may not be limited to:


*Structural damage at wing and fuselage.


*Door frame at right door deformed causing door to grab (hard to open and close).


*Center section over cockpit deformed and bent (broken windows from compression).


*Moisture and mildew present in interior.


*Propeller is bent from striking ground.  


LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Crystal River Airport, Florida

Read more here:  http://www.avclaims.com

Northern Air Cargo, Boeing 767-323(ER), N351CM: Incident occurred October 04, 2019 at Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín (TJSJ), San Juan, Puerto Rico

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Juan

Aircraft landed short striking several landing lights.

Cargo Aircraft Management Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N351CM

Date: 04-OCT-19
Time: 14:00:00Z
Regis#: N351CM
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 767
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 121
Flight Number: NAC802
City: SAN JUAN
State: PUERTO RICO

Grumman G-164B Ag Cat, N6795Q: Accident occurred July 05, 2018 in Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; DuPage, Illinois

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

http://registry.faa.gov/N6795Q

Location: Rochelle, IL
Accident Number: GAA18CA401
Date & Time: 07/05/2018, 1500 CDT
Registration: N6795Q
Aircraft: Grumman G164
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Miscellaneous/other
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

Analysis 

The pilot of the turbine-powered airplane reported that, during takeoff for an agricultural application flight, he failed to move the power lever from the ground idle position to the flight position. During takeoff, the airplane did not attain sufficient airspeed, aerodynamically stalled about 50 ft above the ground, impacted terrain, and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage.

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 failure to move the power lever to the proper position before takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Findings

Aircraft
Power lever - Incorrect use/operation (Cause)
Airspeed - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Lack of action - Pilot (Cause)
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Cause)
Monitoring equip/instruments - Pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff
Miscellaneous/other (Defining event)
Aerodynamic stall/spin

Landing
Roll over 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 20, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Single
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: 03/26/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/23/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 849 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model), 700 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 150 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Grumman
Registration: N6795Q
Model/Series: G164 B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: 306B
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo Prop
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: Garrett
Registered Owner: Hendrickson Flying Service Inc
Rated Power: 720 hp
Operator: Hendrickson Flying Service Inc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural Aircraft (137)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRPJ, 781 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2055 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 246°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3300 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 9000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 340°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.26 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 24°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Rochelle, IL (IL93)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Rochelle, IL (IL93)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1500 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: HENDRICKSON FLYING SERVICE (IL93)
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 889 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Vegetation
Runway Used: S
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2800 ft / 200 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

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: 41.943889, -88.924444 (est)