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April 9, 1992 · George Adrian Rands/ Coyote Rands/ COY · N3181N
Agusta, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Agusta, KS
Aircraft
George Adrian Rands/ Coyote Rands/ COY
Tail Number
N3181N
Operator
George M Adrian
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DCQ01
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN WHILE LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS PRACTICING SHORT FIELD LANDINGS AND WAS ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE ALLOWED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE TO DEVELOP. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO SLOW THE RATE OF SINK, THE NOSE PITCHED UP AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE, AND AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING SPEED DURING A VFR FINAL APPROACH.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN WHILE LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS PRACTICING SHORT FIELD LANDINGS AND WAS ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE ALLOWED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE TO DEVELOP. WHEN HE ADDED POWER TO SLOW THE RATE OF SINK, THE NOSE PITCHED UP AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAugusta Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGeorge Adrian Rands/ Coyote Rands/ COY
Tail NumberN3181N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge M Adrian
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · MODEL 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC