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March 8, 1992 · Robert L Rice Davis DA-2A Davis DA-2 · N48BR
Billings, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Robert L Rice Davis DA-2A Davis DA-2
Tail Number
N48BR
Operator
Jacobson Edward A
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92LA057
THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN NEAR THE TOP OF A HILL WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT HELD A STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE AND WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT WITH A PASSENGER ABOARD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND THE RISING TERRAIN IN THE AREA.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED RISING TERRAIN NEAR THE TOP OF A HILL WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT HELD A STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE AND WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT WITH A PASSENGER ABOARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobert L Rice Davis DA-2A Davis DA-2
Tail NumberN48BR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJacobson Edward A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 13 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC