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June 22, 1991 · Beech T-34A · N45GD
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Beech T-34A
Tail Number
N45GD
Operator
Drysdale Gordona
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX91FA270
THREE BEECH T-34A AIRCRAFT WERE IN A TRAIL FORMATION AS THEY ENTERED A LEFT AILERON ROLL, AT AN ALTITUDE OF 300 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, DURING AN AIR SHOW. THE THIRD AIRCRAFT IN THE FORMATION WAS LOWER THAN THE TWO LEAD AIRCRAFT AS THEY ENTERED THE ROLL. THE LEAD AIRCRAFT COMPLETED THE MANEUVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE THIRD AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AS IT COMPLETED THE ROLL. DEBRIS FROM THE WRECKAGE STRUCK SPECTATORS THAT WERE LOCATED BEHIND THE CROWD LINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN AN ALTITUDE TO PERMIT THE AIRCRAFT TO COMPLETE THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER.
Full Narrative
THREE BEECH T-34A AIRCRAFT WERE IN A TRAIL FORMATION AS THEY ENTERED A LEFT AILERON ROLL, AT AN ALTITUDE OF 300 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, DURING AN AIR SHOW. THE THIRD AIRCRAFT IN THE FORMATION WAS LOWER THAN THE TWO LEAD AIRCRAFT AS THEY ENTERED THE ROLL. THE LEAD AIRCRAFT COMPLETED THE MANEUVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE THIRD AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AS IT COMPLETED THE ROLL. DEBRIS FROM THE WRECKAGE STRUCK SPECTATORS THAT WERE LOCATED BEHIND THE CROWD LINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 PDT
Nearest AirportRedding Muni (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech T-34A
Tail NumberN45GD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDrysdale Gordona
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO520BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter28.00 inHg
Observation Time22:10
Weather SourceWFAC