Dean Patrick G GENESIS N969PZ

Summary

On 5 January 2008 at about 21:15 local time, a Dean Patrick G GENESIS registered N969PZ, operated by Patrick G. Dean, was involved in an accident near Laurel, Maryland, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 January 2008 at 21:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Nearest airport

Suburban Airport (W18)

Coordinates

39.0767, -76.8278

Aircraft

Dean Patrick G GENESIS

Registration

N969PZ

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Patrick G. Dean

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Laurel → Laurel

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC08LA075

1 person had minor injuries.

The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The amateur-built Genesis was built by the pilot, who was conducting its first test flight. After a normal takeoff, the airplane rolled sharply to the left, at an altitude of about 400 to 500 feet. The pilot momentarily regained control, before losing control again. The pilot deployed the airplane's parachute system and the airplane subsequently impacted trees, before coming to rest on the ground. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or other evidence to explain the loss of control. The airplane had been operated for 5.2 total hours. Its airworthiness certificate was issued about 7 months prior to the accident. During the subsequent months, the airplane became airborne several times during taxi tests without any controllability problems.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.