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October 23, 1992 · American Eagle 101 · N7157A
New Hudson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
New Hudson, MI
Aircraft
American Eagle 101
Tail Number
N7157A
Operator
Allen Swann D & Allen Mary
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93LA018
THE PILOT, WHO HELPED RESTORE THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE, REQUESTED TO FLY IT BEFORE THE OWNERS SOLD IT TO SOMEONE ELSE. HE LAST FLEW THE AIRPLANE A YEAR EARLIER. AFTER ORBITING THE FIELD, HE FLEW A MILE AWAY AND BEGAN A SPIRAL TO DESCEND FOR A STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH. A WITNESS OBSERVED THE WINGS ROCK AND THE NOSE COME UP TO A STALL. THE AIRPLANE FELL OFF ON ONE SIDE AND DESCENDED TO GROUND COLLISION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT, WHO HELPED RESTORE THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE, REQUESTED TO FLY IT BEFORE THE OWNERS SOLD IT TO SOMEONE ELSE. HE LAST FLEW THE AIRPLANE A YEAR EARLIER. AFTER ORBITING THE FIELD, HE FLEW A MILE AWAY AND BEGAN A SPIRAL TO DESCEND FOR A STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH. A WITNESS OBSERVED THE WINGS ROCK AND THE NOSE COME UP TO A STALL. THE AIRPLANE FELL OFF ON ONE SIDE AND DESCENDED TO GROUND COLLISION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Hudson (1nm E)
Runway25
Runway Length3015 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Eagle 101
Tail NumberN7157A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAllen Swann D & Allen Mary
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCurtis Wright · OX-5 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC