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February 6, 1993 · Bates Barracuda I Barracuda · N852DH
Bay St. Louis, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bay St. Louis, MS
Aircraft
Bates Barracuda I Barracuda
Tail Number
N852DH
Operator
Bates James L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA93LA063
THE EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE WAS ON A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING WHEN THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY A FIRE THAT STARTED WHEN THE FUEL QUICK DRAIN WAS SHEARED OFF. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY FIRE PRECLUDED THE DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE OF THE GEAR COLLAPSE.
NTSB Probable Cause
UNDETERMINED DUE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE WAS ON A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING WHEN THE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY A FIRE THAT STARTED WHEN THE FUEL QUICK DRAIN WAS SHEARED OFF. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY FIRE PRECLUDED THE DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE OF THE GEAR COLLAPSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportStennis International (1nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length8499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBates Barracuda I Barracuda
Tail NumberN852DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBates James L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourceWFAC