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May 17, 1993 · Rainey AERO Phaeton AERO Phaet · N54BR
Mead, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mead, WA
Aircraft
Rainey AERO Phaeton AERO Phaet
Tail Number
N54BR
Operator
Ross John A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA109
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A GUST WHICH ROLLED THE AIRCRAFT LEFT. DURING HIS RECOVERY HE WAS 'CAUGHT IMMEDIATELY BY A SECOND WIND GUST CAUSING OF COURSE THE PORT WING TO STALL, SENDING THE PLANE INTO A HALF SPIN.' THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT'S IMPACTING TREES/TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADVERTENTLY ENTERING A STALL CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS GUSTS.
Full Narrative
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A GUST WHICH ROLLED THE AIRCRAFT LEFT. DURING HIS RECOVERY HE WAS 'CAUGHT IMMEDIATELY BY A SECOND WIND GUST CAUSING OF COURSE THE PORT WING TO STALL, SENDING THE PLANE INTO A HALF SPIN.' THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT'S IMPACTING TREES/TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRainey AERO Phaeton AERO Phaet
Tail NumberN54BR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoss John A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-80-8F · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC