No fatalities

7 Mar 2020: Stolp Starduster ACRODUSTER II SA750 No Series — Senoia, GA

Senoia, GA, United States

On 7 Mar 2020, a Stolp Starduster ACRODUSTER II SA750 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Senoia, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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While performing aerial stunts for a children's party, an airplane struck a tree, causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft crossed a street, struck another tree, and impacted terrain, sustaining substantial damage. Flight controls were found normal.

Accident Circumstances

According to information provided by local law enforcement, the pilot stated that the airplane was engaged in aerial stunts for a children's party. During the performance, the airplane struck a tree, causing the pilot to lose control. The pilot subsequently maneuvered the aircraft across a nearby street. However, the airplane then struck another tree and finally impacted the terrain.

Aircraft Damage and Inspection

The accident inflicted substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage, both wings, and the empennage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector later examined the wreckage. The inspection confirmed continuity of the flight control system, and the inspector reported no anomalies or malfunctions in the flight controls.

Pilot Reporting

The pilot did not submit an NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, nor did he provide any other written account of the accident circumstances to the investigating authorities.

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation