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January 23, 1993 · Wohlers Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB · N8LW
Fountain Hills, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Fountain Hills, AZ
Aircraft
Wohlers Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail Number
N8LW
Operator
Joseph P Cormier
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX93LA100
FIVE WITNESSES WERE ON A BLUFF OVER LOOKING THE CREEK BED WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THEY OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LOW LEVEL AEROBATICS OVER THE CREEK BED AT AN ALTITUDE THEY ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 100 AND 300 FEET AGL. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RIGHT AILERON ROLL AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN AN INVERTED ATTITUDE PRIOR TO RECOVERY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INITIATION OF A LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
FIVE WITNESSES WERE ON A BLUFF OVER LOOKING THE CREEK BED WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THEY OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LOW LEVEL AEROBATICS OVER THE CREEK BED AT AN ALTITUDE THEY ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 100 AND 300 FEET AGL. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RIGHT AILERON ROLL AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN AN INVERTED ATTITUDE PRIOR TO RECOVERY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWohlers Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail NumberN8LW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJoseph P Cormier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC