The pilot reported flying above a reservoir at 500 feet approximately 30 minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180-degree turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot stated he “apparently relaxed the back pressure on the stick enough to lose altitude.” During the impact, the right wing incurred substantial damage. No pre-impact malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
October 8, 2009, Sims, N.C., Remos Aircraft G-3
The pilot reported flying above a reservoir at 500 feet approximately 30 minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180-degree turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water.
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft impacted a reservoir after the pilot, flying 30 minutes before sundown, encountered sun glare following a 180-degree turn.
- While distracted by putting on and adjusting a cap to block the sun, the pilot inadvertently relaxed back pressure on the stick, leading to a loss of altitude and impact.
- The incident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, with no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions reported.
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