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March 29, 1992 · Vans Aircraft RV-4 · N14BA
Bennett, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Bennett, CO
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-4
Tail Number
N14BA
Operator
Amos William J Jr
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN92DTE01
WHILE CONDUCTING WHAT WITNESSES DESCRIBED AS AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED UNCONTROLLED FLIGHT AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER REPORTED THAT AFT C.G. RESULTED IN DETERIORATED STALL SPIN RECOVERY. AFT C.G. WAS EXCEEDED BY A MINIMUM OF .5 INCHES.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS EXCEEDED.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING WHAT WITNESSES DESCRIBED AS AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED UNCONTROLLED FLIGHT AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER REPORTED THAT AFT C.G. RESULTED IN DETERIORATED STALL SPIN RECOVERY. AFT C.G. WAS EXCEEDED BY A MINIMUM OF .5 INCHES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Aircraft RV-4
Tail NumberN14BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAmos William J Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC