Air Creation CLIPPER 582 UNREG

Summary

On 14 July 2015 at about 20:52 local time, a Air Creation CLIPPER 582 registered UNREG was involved in an accident near Clark, South Dakota, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

14 July 2015 at 20:52

Classification

Accident

Location

Clark, South Dakota, United States

Nearest airport

Clark County Airport (8D7)

Coordinates

44.8950, -97.7106

Aircraft

Air Creation CLIPPER 582

Registration

UNREG

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Clark → Clark

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN15LA306

2 people were seriously injured.

The pilot's inability to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft during initial climb due to his impairment from ethanol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The uncertificated pilot was conducting a personal flight in the unregistered weight-shift control aircraft when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The pilot reported that he does not recall the flight. Video footage taken by the passenger indicated that the aircraft abruptly rolled left about 12 seconds after liftoff, followed by a reduction in engine rpm. A postaccident examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, several airframe and wing brace cables were found tightly wrapped around the propeller shaft, which is consistent with the engine operating at impact. Toxicological testing revealed that the pilot was under the influence of ethanol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana at the time of the accident. The pilot's impairment from ethanol intoxication and recent use of illicit drugs likely contributed to his inability to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.