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October 13, 1991 · Challenger Ii Bombadier · N8182K
Moriches, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Moriches, NY
Aircraft
Challenger Ii Bombadier
Tail Number
N8182K
Operator
Donald J Warren
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC92DHJ01
THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH IN A HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A FLIGHT CONTROL PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO A PASSENGER, THE RIGHT FLAPERON DID NOT RESPOND TO CONTROL INPUTS. THE AIRPLANE BANKED LEFT AND CRASHED.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO A FLIGHT CONTROL MALFUNCTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH IN A HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A FLIGHT CONTROL PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO A PASSENGER, THE RIGHT FLAPERON DID NOT RESPOND TO CONTROL INPUTS. THE AIRPLANE BANKED LEFT AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChallenger Ii Bombadier
Tail NumberN8182K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDonald J Warren
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · UNK · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT