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May 16, 1991 · Pitts S-2B · N603SB
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Pitts S-2B
Tail Number
N603SB
Operator
National Airshows
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN91LA074
THE PILOT OF THE NUMBER THREE AIRPLANE, IN A FLIGHT OF FOUR TAXIING AFTER LANDING, MOMENTARILY LOST VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE NUMBER TWO AIRPLANE AHEAD AND COLLIDED WITH ITS TAIL.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE NUMBER THREE AIRPLANE, IN A FLIGHT OF FOUR TAXIING AFTER LANDING, MOMENTARILY LOST VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE NUMBER TWO AIRPLANE AHEAD AND COLLIDED WITH ITS TAIL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle Ii (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length7398 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S-2B
Tail NumberN603SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorNational Airshows
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260 | Lycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT