Accident · 2011-05-14

NTSB case WPR11LA223 · Czech Aircraft Works SPOL SRO Sportcruiser · Part 91

What the record says

Event date: 2011-05-14
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: Fatal injury
Aircraft: Czech Aircraft Works SPOL SRO Sportcruiser (N282SC)
Operating rule: Part 91
Operator: Highlight Sport LLC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): Highlight Sport LLC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.

Source: NTSB case WPR11LA223

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

Role	Certificate	Instrument rating	Age	Medical	Flight hours
Pilot pilot flying	Private	None	77	Class 3 (2008-06-27)	579 total

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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