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April 12, 1990 · Jolly Bakeng DUCE Bakeng DUC · N72WJ
Brownsboro, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brownsboro, AL
Aircraft
Jolly Bakeng DUCE Bakeng DUC
Tail Number
N72WJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90DKJ03
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DEPARTED AT 0620 WITHOUT EATING. A FUEL STOP WAS MADE AT 0900 WHEN HE ATE A SWEET ROLL. THREE HOURS LATER HE ATTEMPTED THE THIRD STRAIGHT IN APPROACH OF HIS FLYING CAREER TO A SHORT TURF STRIP. HE STATED HE FIXATED ON THE IDEA THAT HE MUST SLOW THE AIRPLANE FOR THE SHORT FIELD, BUT DID NOT CROSS CHECK THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR. RATHER, HE CONCENTRATED SOLELY ON THE ALTIMETER AND THE RUNWAY. CONSEQUENTLY, UPON APPLICATION OF FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRPLANE HAD SLOWED BELOW THE SPEED FOR AILERON EFFECTIVENESS. THE PILOT ALSO REPORTED THAT HIS REST AND DIET HAD BEEN INADEQUATE FOR THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE REFERENCE SPEED ON APPROACH AND ESTABLISH A PROPER GLIDEPATH.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DEPARTED AT 0620 WITHOUT EATING. A FUEL STOP WAS MADE AT 0900 WHEN HE ATE A SWEET ROLL. THREE HOURS LATER HE ATTEMPTED THE THIRD STRAIGHT IN APPROACH OF HIS FLYING CAREER TO A SHORT TURF STRIP. HE STATED HE FIXATED ON THE IDEA THAT HE MUST SLOW THE AIRPLANE FOR THE SHORT FIELD, BUT DID NOT CROSS CHECK THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR. RATHER, HE CONCENTRATED SOLELY ON THE ALTIMETER AND THE RUNWAY. CONSEQUENTLY, UPON APPLICATION OF FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, THE LEFT WING DROPPED. THE AIRPLANE HAD SLOWED BELOW THE SPEED FOR AILERON EFFECTIVENESS. THE PILOT ALSO REPORTED THAT HIS REST AND DIET HAD BEEN INADEQUATE FOR THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMOONTOWN (0nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJolly Bakeng DUCE Bakeng DUC
Tail NumberN72WJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC