1 fatal · RATCLIFFE JOHN A KOLB MARK3X · 2010-04-01 · Charleston, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10LA199
Event ID
20100401X40822
Type
Accident
Date
2010-04-01
Location
Charleston, SC, USA
Coordinates
32.700832, -80.002777
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
RATCLIFFE JOHN A
Model
KOLB MARK3X
Registration
N3181L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.