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August 8, 1991 · Schultz AVID Flyer 502 AVID Flyer · N15DW
O'Brien, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
O'Brien, FL
Aircraft
Schultz AVID Flyer 502 AVID Flyer
Tail Number
N15DW
Operator
Schultz Donald W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA194
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS LANDING AT AN ULTRALIGHT LANDING AREA WITH A KNOWN OBSTACLE (ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE). THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE AND THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW OR A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER PLANNED FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS LANDING AT AN ULTRALIGHT LANDING AREA WITH A KNOWN OBSTACLE (ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE). THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE AND THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW OR A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchultz AVID Flyer 502 AVID Flyer
Tail NumberN15DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSchultz Donald W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532-LC · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:49
Weather SourceWFAC