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July 30, 1991 · Warner David B Glasair-Sha Glasair-Sh · N520W
Eagle, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Eagle, CO
Aircraft
Warner David B Glasair-Sha Glasair-Sh
Tail Number
N520W
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN91DTE01
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT INITIATED A RIGHT TURN. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE AND ABRUPT LEFT TURN TO AN EXCESSIVE BANK ANGLE. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT DROPPED AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AND BURNED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING IN A TURN DURING INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: EXCESSIVE BANK ANGLE AND ABRUPT MANEUVER AT A LOW ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A RECOVERY.
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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT INITIATED A RIGHT TURN. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE AND ABRUPT LEFT TURN TO AN EXCESSIVE BANK ANGLE. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT DROPPED AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AND BURNED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportEAGLE (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftWarner David B Glasair-Sha Glasair-Sh
Tail NumberN520W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-HIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC