N677NC is a 2000 Flightstar Sportplanes FLIGHTSTAR II. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 582DCDI rated at 65 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Cherryville, NC. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2009. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 26 years old
2016
2009
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The private pilot was attempting to land an experimental airplane on a grass runway. As the airplane descended to treetop level on final approach, it encountered a sudden decrease in airspeed and a rapid rate of descent. After arresting the descent the airplane caught a gust of wind and the left wing rose almost vertically and pushed the airplane to the right. The pilot was able to correct the right roll; however, the airplane impacted a fence and continued about 10 feet before colliding with the side of a hangar resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operations, and stated that he should have attempted to land with a faster airspeed due to the gusty wind conditions.
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