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June 8, 1994 · 1St Ftr Gp Focke-Wulf 190 Focke-Wulf · N25074

Salt Lake City, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
1St Ftr Gp Focke-Wulf 190 Focke-Wulf
Tail Number
N25074
Operator
Peterson Jeffrey G
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA94LA142

AT THE START OF AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, THE WINGS WERE OBSERVED FLUTTERING JUST PRIOR TO THE SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT WING. DURING THE POST CRASH INSPECTION, EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE AILERON FLUTTER. THE AILERONS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE OUT OF BALANCE.

NTSB Probable Cause

IMPROPER BALANCING OF THE AILERONS RESULTING IN AILERON FLUTTER.

Full Narrative

On June 8, 1994, at 0930 mountain daylight time, a WAR Focke-Wulf 190, N25074, experienced an in flight break-up, three miles southwest of the Salt Lake City, Utah, Number 2 airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The flight had originated from Salt Lake City for the local flight. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Salt Lake City Flight Standards District Office reported that he was present at the scene to observe the pilot for an aerobatic check out. The inspector stated that the airplane was in a shallow descent and increasing airspeed from 120 mph to approximately 150 mph, at 300 feet above ground level, when both wings began to flutter. The inspector stated that both wings appeared to flutter approximately one to two feet up and down for two to three seconds when the right wing separated at mid span. The airplane continued to descend in a steeper descent angle to ground impact. The owner of the airplane reported that the pilot had removed the ailerons and had them painted sometime in the fall of 1993. The pilot then re-installed and balanced the ailerons. During the wreckage inspection, evidence was found to indicate that the ailerons had experienced flutter and were substantially out of balance. The wreckage distribution path measured approximately 1,320 feet and was located in an open field. At 310 feet and 500 feet, sections of the right wing were found. At 1,037 feet, a 25 foot long ground disturbance was noted. At 1,093 feet, parts of the left wing were noted, along with sections of the fuselage and fuel tanks that extended to 1,148 feet, where the right side elevator and sections of the left wing were found. At 1,173 feet, sections of the wing main spar were found. At 1,253 feet, the engine and propeller were found, along with sections of the empennage. Maureen J. Frikke, M.D. of the Office of the Medical Examiner, Salt Lake City, Utah, reported that the cause of death to the pilot was from blunt force injuries of the head, torso, and extremities. Toxicological samples taken at the time were analyzed, and the result of that analysis was negative.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

Aircraft1St Ftr Gp Focke-Wulf 190 Focke-Wulf
Tail NumberN25074
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPeterson Jeffrey G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data