The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped with appropriate instrumentation which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control and spatial disorientation. In addition, during an attemped recovery from the loss of control, the airplane exceeded Vne which resulted in failure of the aileron flight control system and flying wires. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
N7VC
1995 COX VERNON L COX HAWK
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| COX VERNON L | APEX, NC | Oct 21, 1993 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Apr 20, 1996
Accident
Destroyed MEBANE, NC
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB MIA96LA123
May 7, 1989
Accident
Destroyed FUQUAY-VARINA, NC
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO INSURE RECOVERY FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SPIN.
NTSB ATL89DMG03