6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Globe GC-1B | N2387B

March 2nd, 2024 | Afton, Minnesota

Accident Location

  • City: Afton
  • State: Minnesota
  • Latitude: 44.910766
  • Longitude: -92.798599
  • Airport ID:

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N2387B
  • Make: Globe
  • Model: GC-1B
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Pat Moore
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 85
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: March 2nd, 2024
  • Time: 9:45 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Enroute
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No: CEN24FA125
  • NTSB Travel: Yes
  • AQP Classification: 6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be pilot error, in that the pilot allowed the plane to slow well below DMMS during the documented in flight engine abnormal. Both occupants were experienced pilots, and both became abnormally distracted in the act of trouble shooting the engine abnormal, and allowed the aircraft to stall, then spin. A suitable open field was located just to the right of the flight path but no attempt was made to turn towards it.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft be fully prepared for the in flight abnormal (AQP 6), and the immediate and intense distraction that they can cause. Use AQP conditioning to prepare for this scenario through education, rehearsal, and conditioning to lower the nose, maintain DMMS, turn towards a suitable off field landing area, then trouble shoot as time permits.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.