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March 17, 1990 · Wohlers Steen/Skybolt Steen/Skyb · N98LW
Quincy, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Quincy, FL
Aircraft
Wohlers Steen/Skybolt Steen/Skyb
Tail Number
N98LW
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA90FA091
PILOT ENTERED RIGHT DOWNWIND FROM A MID FIELD CROSSING. HALF WAY THROUGH THE RIGHT TURN TO DOWNWIND, THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. WITNESSES STATED THE ENGINE APPEARED TO LOSE POWER, THEN THE AIRPLANE PITCHED OVER ABOUT 45 DEGREES, AND REMAINED IN THAT ATTITUDE UNTIL COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED NO PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTIONS OF THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
PILOT ENTERED RIGHT DOWNWIND FROM A MID FIELD CROSSING. HALF WAY THROUGH THE RIGHT TURN TO DOWNWIND, THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. WITNESSES STATED THE ENGINE APPEARED TO LOSE POWER, THEN THE AIRPLANE PITCHED OVER ABOUT 45 DEGREES, AND REMAINED IN THAT ATTITUDE UNTIL COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED NO PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTIONS OF THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportQuincy Muni (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWohlers Steen/Skybolt Steen/Skyb
Tail NumberN98LW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC