MINR · Gray Skybolt · 2004-11-13 · St. Clair, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05CA029
Event ID
20041203X01911
Type
Accident
Date
2004-11-13
Location
St. Clair, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.825553, -82.513336
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gray
Model
Skybolt
Registration
N80TG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper spin recovery procedure, which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the intentional spin. An additional cause was the pilot's inability to maintain clearance to the trees and terrain during recovery. Contributing factors were the intentional spin initiated by the pilot and the trees.