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January 14, 1990 · Burnett Starduster TOO Starduster · N4GB
Lawrence, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lawrence, KS
Aircraft
Burnett Starduster TOO Starduster
Tail Number
N4GB
Operator
Lburnett Howard G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA047
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND HIS HOMEBUILT BIPLANE ON HIS PRIVATE STRIP, HE WAS BLINDED BY THE SETTING SUN AND FAILED TO CLEAR A TREE ON FINAL APPROACH. THE ACFT'S RIGHT WING STRUCK THE TREE, WHICH CAUSED THE ACFT TO YAW TO THE RIGHT & CRASH. THE PLT SUFFERED A DAMAGED VERTEBRA, WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FROM TREE(S) NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE, LACK OF VISUAL CUES TO THE PILOT, AND TREE(S).
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THE COMMERCIAL PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND HIS HOMEBUILT BIPLANE ON HIS PRIVATE STRIP, HE WAS BLINDED BY THE SETTING SUN AND FAILED TO CLEAR A TREE ON FINAL APPROACH. THE ACFT'S RIGHT WING STRUCK THE TREE, WHICH CAUSED THE ACFT TO YAW TO THE RIGHT & CRASH. THE PLT SUFFERED A DAMAGED VERTEBRA, WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway21
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurnett Starduster TOO Starduster
Tail NumberN4GB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLburnett Howard G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC