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February 22, 1990 · Siai-Marchetti SF260C · N24FD
Agoura, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Agoura, CA
Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti SF260C
Tail Number
N24FD
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN90FA059
THE PILOT, WITH A PASSENGER ABOARD, WAS DOING ACROBATIC MANEUVERS IN AN AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATED FOR ACROBATIC FLYING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED IN A LEFT-HAND SPIN UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING ACROBATIC FLIGHT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT, WITH A PASSENGER ABOARD, WAS DOING ACROBATIC MANEUVERS IN AN AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATED FOR ACROBATIC FLYING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED IN A LEFT-HAND SPIN UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:16 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSiai-Marchetti SF260C
Tail NumberN24FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:46
Weather SourceWFAC