Globe GC-1B accident near Vero Beach, Florida, August 13, 2005
On August 13, 2005 at about 3:19 pm local time, a Globe GC-1B, registered N2219S, was substantially damaged in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida (Indian River Aerodrome airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 13, 2005 · about 3:19 pm local time
- Place
- Vero Beach, Florida · Indian River Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Globe GC-1B · all GC-1Bs on the register
- Registration
- N2219S · no longer on the register · serial 2219
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot stated that the airplane had approximately 23 gallons of 100LL fuel in the main fuel tanks, and no water was found when he performed his preflight inspection. He performed an engine run-up before takeoff with no discrepancies noted. He applied full power for takeoff, and later reported the takeoff roll seemed slow, but he attributed this to the warm day and medium height grass. After clearing 2 tall trees at the departure end of the runway, the engine rpm dropped from 2,200 to 2,100. While descending, the airplane collided with trees then the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the fuel selector was positioned to "main". No evidence of water was found, and a total of 13 gallons of fuel were drained from the left main fuel tank. No fuel was found in the right main fuel tank. The mechanic who performed the postaccident fuel system inspection believed the fuel from the right main fuel tank drained into the left main fuel tank because of the resting position of the airplane. No obstructions were noted of the fuel delivery or vent system. Examination of the engine revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. No determination was made as to the reason for the reported loss of engine power.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 396 hours in all; 68 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 1 in the last 30 days; 252 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: February 1, 2005
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,712.1 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, June 1, 2005; 1.6 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,835 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental O-300D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FL74 Vero Beach FL at 3:16 pm
- Destination: FL74 Vero Beach FL
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 35, 2,600 ft by 200 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 180° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,600 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
- Observation at 2:53 pm from KVRB
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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