7 Mar 2020: Stolp Starduster ACRODUSTER II SA750 No Series

7 Mar 2020: Stolp Starduster ACRODUSTER II SA750 No Series — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Senoia, GA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to local law enforcement, the pilot reported that, while performing aerial stunts for a local children's party. The airplane struck a tree and he lost control of the airplane. He was able to maneuver the airplane across the street before striking another tree and impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and the empennage. A Federal Aviation Administrator inspector who examined the airplane after the accident confirmed flight control continuity and reported no anomalies with the flight controls.The pilot did not submit an NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report or any other statement describing the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Altitude — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 350/06kt, vis 10sm

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