N711MK is a 2013 Pipistrel Lsa Srl SINUS. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912ULS series rated at 100 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Sep 2013. Its light-sport airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Wrollaw Dolnoslask · deregistered in 2013.
2021
2013
The pilot of the motor-glider reported that, while enroute on a local flight he encountered an area of unexpected sink. Turning toward an area where lift was expected, additional sink was encountered. When the motor-glider was about 300 ft above the trees, the propeller was unfeathered and the engine was started. The motor-glider continued to descend due to downdraft and the pilot deployed the airframe parachute. The motor-glider continued to descend and impacted vegetation.The motor-glider sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the motor-glider that would have precluded normal operation.
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