Aero Sp Z O O AT 4 LSA N344UA

Summary

On 30 April 2015 at about 00:10 local time, a Aero Sp Z O O AT 4 LSA registered N344UA, operated by Springs Aviation, was involved in an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. 2 people were 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

30 April 2015 at 00:10

Classification

Accident

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Coordinates

38.9458, -104.5700

Aircraft

Aero Sp Z O O AT 4 LSA

Registration

N344UA

Category

Airplane

Year built

2008

Engines

1

Operator

Springs Aviation

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Peyton → Peyton

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

GAA15CA053

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The Flight Instructor (CFI) piloting the airplane reported he was not performing aerobatic maneuvers; however, a review of the onboard airplane video by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Safety Inspector revealed that the pilot had been performing aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight. During the flight, the airplane entered a spin, descended uncontrolled, and impacted a creek bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine compartment, wings, fuselage, and tail section. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to flight, which would have prevented normal airplane operations. According to Aero Sp. Z.O.O AT-4 LSA Pilot Operating Handbook, aerobatics and intentional spins are prohibited.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.