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May 25, 1991 · Beamont Skybolt · N69JB
Pennington, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Pennington, NJ
Aircraft
Beamont Skybolt
Tail Number
N69JB
Operator
Mr James D Beaumont
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC91DHD02
THE PILOT WAS PLANNING TO MAKE A HIGH SPEED TAXI RUN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS HOMEBUILT WHICH HE HAD JUST COMPLETED. HE INADVERTENTLY BECAME AIRBORNE. THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY PITCHED NOSE DOWN APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT HAD NOT FLOWN DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS AND HAD NO PREVIOUS TIME IN MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT LIFT OFF AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PILOT WAS PLANNING TO MAKE A HIGH SPEED TAXI RUN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS HOMEBUILT WHICH HE HAD JUST COMPLETED. HE INADVERTENTLY BECAME AIRBORNE. THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY PITCHED NOSE DOWN APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT HAD NOT FLOWN DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS AND HAD NO PREVIOUS TIME IN MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTwin Pines (0nm WNW)
Runway3
Runway Length2000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeamont Skybolt
Tail NumberN69JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMr James D Beaumont
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280°
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC