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June 16, 1990 · Eugene M Veras Polliwagon 150 Polliwagon · N21EV
St. Charles, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
St. Charles, MO
Aircraft
Eugene M Veras Polliwagon 150 Polliwagon
Tail Number
N21EV
Operator
Veras Eugene M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA131
THE COMMERCIAL PLT, MAKING HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT'S FIRST FLIGHT, SAID THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, HE EXPERIENCED PITCH PROBLEMS. HE MADE THREE CIRCUITS OF THE AIRPORT ATTEMPTING TO STABILIZE THE ACFT, THEN ATTEMPTED TO LAND. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN ON ALL THREE WHEELS, THE ACFT PITCHED UP, TO ABOUT 8 FEET AGL, THEN STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXCESSIVE, LOOSE PLAY IN THE CONTROL MIXER AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED STABILIZER HINGE ASSEMBLY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM-STICK WAS LOOSE RESULTING IN AN STALL.
Full Narrative
THE COMMERCIAL PLT, MAKING HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT'S FIRST FLIGHT, SAID THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, HE EXPERIENCED PITCH PROBLEMS. HE MADE THREE CIRCUITS OF THE AIRPORT ATTEMPTING TO STABILIZE THE ACFT, THEN ATTEMPTED TO LAND. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN ON ALL THREE WHEELS, THE ACFT PITCHED UP, TO ABOUT 8 FEET AGL, THEN STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXCESSIVE, LOOSE PLAY IN THE CONTROL MIXER AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED STABILIZER HINGE ASSEMBLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Charles Co (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEugene M Veras Polliwagon 150 Polliwagon
Tail NumberN21EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVeras Eugene M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO