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June 27, 1992 · Pitts S2B · N92BT
Aurora, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aurora, NE
Aircraft
Pitts S2B
Tail Number
N92BT
Operator
Thomsen Burton L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92LA190
WHILE PRACTICING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS THE PILOT WAS UTILIZING THE FACTORY INSTALLED SMOKE SYSTEM. DURING A SPIN, SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT AND THE PILOT LOST VISUAL REFERENCE QUES. WHEN THE CONDITION DID NOT DISSIPATE QUICKLY, HE JETTISONED THE CANOPY. HE SAW THE GROUND COMING UP QUICKLY AND LEVELED THE WINGS AND IMPACTED CROPS AND THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S RESTRICTED VISUAL LOOKOUT FROM SMOKE ENTERING THE COCKPIT. FACTORS WERE SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BECOMING DISORIENTED.
Full Narrative
WHILE PRACTICING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS THE PILOT WAS UTILIZING THE FACTORY INSTALLED SMOKE SYSTEM. DURING A SPIN, SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT AND THE PILOT LOST VISUAL REFERENCE QUES. WHEN THE CONDITION DID NOT DISSIPATE QUICKLY, HE JETTISONED THE CANOPY. HE SAW THE GROUND COMING UP QUICKLY AND LEVELED THE WINGS AND IMPACTED CROPS AND THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S2B
Tail NumberN92BT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorThomsen Burton L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540-DA45 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC