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July 18, 1991 · O Connell Stits SA-3B Stits SA-3 · N2821
Casey, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Casey, IL
Aircraft
O Connell Stits SA-3B Stits SA-3
Tail Number
N2821
Operator
Jeff G Shott
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91DEV02
A STUDENT PILOT PURCHASED AN INACTIVE, HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE, THREE YEARS OUT OF INSPECTION. THE OWNER TOOK THE AIRPLANE FOR A TRIAL FLIGHT WITH ANOTHER STUDENT PILOT AS PASSENGER. ON THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO A BEAN FIELD AT THE DEPARTURE END. THE OWNER REPORTED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE, AND NONE WAS FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RATE OF CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MODEL.
Full Narrative
A STUDENT PILOT PURCHASED AN INACTIVE, HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE, THREE YEARS OUT OF INSPECTION. THE OWNER TOOK THE AIRPLANE FOR A TRIAL FLIGHT WITH ANOTHER STUDENT PILOT AS PASSENGER. ON THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO A BEAN FIELD AT THE DEPARTURE END. THE OWNER REPORTED NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE, AND NONE WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:05 CDT
Nearest AirportCasey Muni (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1965 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftO Connell Stits SA-3B Stits SA-3
Tail NumberN2821
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeff G Shott
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290G · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC