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January 31, 1992 · Air Trans White Lightning White LIGH · N121WE
Aztec, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Aztec, NM
Aircraft
Air Trans White Lightning White LIGH
Tail Number
N121WE
Operator
Air Transportation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92DQA01
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE EXECUTE A SLIP WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. THE HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME BUILT AIRPLANE WAS THEN OBSERVED TO STALL AND ROLL OFF ON ONE WING. THE PRIVATE PILOT WHO WAS ALSO AN A&P MECHANIC WHO HAD WORKED ON THE AIRPLANE WAS ON HIS FIRST FLIGHT IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE OWNER HAD TOLD THE PILOT NOT TO FLY THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO HIS ARRIVAL. THE DESIGNER STATED DURING THE INVESTIGATION THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE AIRPLANE EVER HAVE BEEN SLIPPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADVERTENT STALL AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE EXECUTE A SLIP WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. THE HIGH PERFORMANCE HOME BUILT AIRPLANE WAS THEN OBSERVED TO STALL AND ROLL OFF ON ONE WING. THE PRIVATE PILOT WHO WAS ALSO AN A&P MECHANIC WHO HAD WORKED ON THE AIRPLANE WAS ON HIS FIRST FLIGHT IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE OWNER HAD TOLD THE PILOT NOT TO FLY THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO HIS ARRIVAL. THE DESIGNER STATED DURING THE INVESTIGATION THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE AIRPLANE EVER HAVE BEEN SLIPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:39 MST
Nearest AirportAztec Muni (1nm S)
Runway26
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftAir Trans White Lightning White LIGH
Tail NumberN121WE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAir Transportation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:17
Weather SourceWFAC