Pitenpol Aircamper 1933 N1777W

Summary

On 14 July 2001 at about 16:30 local time, a Pitenpol Aircamper 1933 registered N1777W was involved in an accident near Hernando, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 July 2001 at 16:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Hernando, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Twelve Oaks (5FL7)

Coordinates

28.9778, -82.3639

Aircraft

Pitenpol Aircamper 1933

Registration

N1777W

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Spruce Creek → Hernando

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

MIA01LA186

2 people were seriously injured.

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

According to the airplane's owner, at 800 feet cruise altitude, and within 5 miles of the destination airport, at a speed of 80 mph, and shortly after the pilot reduced power the engine stopped. The pilot attempted a re-start, without using carburetor heat, and was not successful. He attempted a forced landing in a field, but about 80 feet AGL and at 50 mph, he attempted a sharp bank, which resulted in a stall and spin into ground. The airplane ignited 60 seconds after impact. The engine was placed on test stand and ran without any discrepancies. In addition, the engine was torn down and inspected by an A&P mechanic. No damage of any type was found.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.