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April 13, 1990 · Daniels BD-4 · N31481
Wichita, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Daniels BD-4
Tail Number
N31481
Operator
Martin Wallace E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC90DCQ01
WITNESSES SAID THAT THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED FLYING AT A SLOW SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 80 FEET AGL, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT THEN PITCHED NOSE DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES SAID THAT THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED FLYING AT A SLOW SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 80 FEET AGL, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT THEN PITCHED NOSE DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDaniels BD-4
Tail NumberN31481
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMartin Wallace E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O36-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 20 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC