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February 15, 1996 · Mcrae Titan ACFT Tornado Titan ACFT · N6234X

Pahokee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Pahokee, FL
Aircraft
Mcrae Titan ACFT Tornado Titan ACFT
Tail Number
N6234X
Operator
Brian Ankrom
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA048

Witnesses in the area stated that the aircraft was observed to be practicing maneuvers at about 1000 feet above the terrain. The aircraft appeared to stall and enter a spin prior to impacting the terrain. Examination of the aircraft, engine, and related components revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.

Full Narrative

On February 15, 1996, at 1430 eastern standard time, a Finley M. Mcrae, Titan Aircraft Tornado, N6234X, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain near Pahokee, Florida. The private pilot and his passenger were both fatally injured. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, personal flight. The flight departed Pahokee, Florida, at 1400 hours. Witnesses in the area stated that the aircraft was observed to be practicing maneuvers at about 1000 feet above the terrain. The aircraft appeared to stall and enter a spin before impacting the terrain. The aircraft impacted the terrain southeast of the Pahokee Airport. The aircraft, engine, and related components were examined by FAA inspectors, the examination revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. The Rotax engine started and ran with no problems. An autopsy was performed on the pilot by Dr. Michael D. Bell from the Palm Beach County Medical Examiners Office, West Palm Beach, Florida. The cause of death was found to be multiple injuries due to blunt trauma. A toxicological examination was performed on the pilot by Dr. Dennis V. Canfield of the FAA Research Laboratory, and no drugs or alcohol were detected. The operator of the aircraft failed to complete the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report upon request.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County (2nm SE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMcrae Titan ACFT Tornado Titan ACFT
Tail NumberN6234X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrian Ankrom
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data