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April 12, 1992 · Stoltzfus Stileto MK II Stileto MK · N3169Q
Cross City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Cross City, FL
Aircraft
Stoltzfus Stileto MK II Stileto MK
Tail Number
N3169Q
Operator
Stoltzfus John B
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA109
THE PLT WAS BRIEFED BEFORE DEPARTURE THAT MARGINAL VFR WX CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT. DURING CRUISE FLT, THE FLT WAS VFR ON TOP OF A LAYER OF CLOUDS. THE PLT DESCENDED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE CLOUDS, AND WHILE MANEUVERING TO A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THE FLT ENCOUNTERED FOG. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT & CRASHED. THE AIRPLANE WAS LOCATED AT 1835, APRX 6 HRS 48 MIN AFTER THE FIRST ELT SIGNAL WAS RECEIVED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A LOSS OF VISUAL REFERENCES. THE WEATHER WAS A FACTOR.
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THE PLT WAS BRIEFED BEFORE DEPARTURE THAT MARGINAL VFR WX CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT. DURING CRUISE FLT, THE FLT WAS VFR ON TOP OF A LAYER OF CLOUDS. THE PLT DESCENDED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE CLOUDS, AND WHILE MANEUVERING TO A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THE FLT ENCOUNTERED FOG. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT & CRASHED. THE AIRPLANE WAS LOCATED AT 1835, APRX 6 HRS 48 MIN AFTER THE FIRST ELT SIGNAL WAS RECEIVED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStoltzfus Stileto MK II Stileto MK
Tail NumberN3169Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStoltzfus John B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EA81 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC