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March 17, 1991 · Boeing A75 · N4968V
North Platte, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
North Platte, NE
Aircraft
Boeing A75
Tail Number
N4968V
Operator
Timothy M Liewer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA110
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A THREE POINT LANDING IN HIS OPEN COCKPIT BI PLANE AND LOST VISUAL REFERENCE ON THE ROLL OUT. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED, THEN NOSED OVER. THE PILOT AND PAX WERE NOT INJUREDNAD THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A SWERVE AND GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A THREE POINT LANDING IN HIS OPEN COCKPIT BI PLANE AND LOST VISUAL REFERENCE ON THE ROLL OUT. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED, THEN NOSED OVER. THE PILOT AND PAX WERE NOT INJUREDNAD THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportLee Bird Field (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length4926 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75
Tail NumberN4968V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTimothy M Liewer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-17 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC