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June 1, 1991 · Peecher EAA Biplane P-2 EAA Biplan · N202P
Dalton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Dalton, GA
Aircraft
Peecher EAA Biplane P-2 EAA Biplan
Tail Number
N202P
Operator
Adams Josephine N
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL91LA104
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT WHICH INCLUDED A PASS OVER HIS HOME WHERE HIS ESTRANGED WIFE LIVED. SHE CAME OUT AND WAVED AT THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY; THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA AWAY FROM HOMES. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION OUTSIDE THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT WHICH INCLUDED A PASS OVER HIS HOME WHERE HIS ESTRANGED WIFE LIVED. SHE CAME OUT AND WAVED AT THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY; THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA AWAY FROM HOMES. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPeecher EAA Biplane P-2 EAA Biplan
Tail NumberN202P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAdams Josephine N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235C · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:40
Weather SourceWFAC