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April 16, 1991 · Aeronca 7AC · N1599E
Bradley, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Bradley, AR
Aircraft
Aeronca 7AC
Tail Number
N1599E
Operator
Kevin Smith
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW91LA066
THE PILOT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE SEVERAL LOW ALTITUDE HIGH SPEED PASSES OVER A RELATIVE'S HOUSE. AFTER THE LAST PASS THE AIRPLANE MADE A STEEP CLIMB, DESCRIBED AS A HAMMER HEAD BY WITNESSES. ACCORDING TO ONE WITNESS, THE AIRPLANE APPEARED TO STOP IN MIDAIR AND 'NOSE DOWN TO THE GROUND.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AEROBATIC FLIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR RECOVERY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE SEVERAL LOW ALTITUDE HIGH SPEED PASSES OVER A RELATIVE'S HOUSE. AFTER THE LAST PASS THE AIRPLANE MADE A STEEP CLIMB, DESCRIBED AS A HAMMER HEAD BY WITNESSES. ACCORDING TO ONE WITNESS, THE AIRPLANE APPEARED TO STOP IN MIDAIR AND 'NOSE DOWN TO THE GROUND.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7AC
Tail NumberN1599E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKevin Smith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT