2 fatal · BARBER JOHN A GLASAIR · 2009-07-11 · Switzerland, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA09LA398
Event ID
20090712X04528
Type
Accident
Date
2009-07-11
Location
Switzerland, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.045555, -81.659446
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BARBER JOHN A
Model
GLASAIR
Registration
N132JB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a recovery.