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June 16, 1990 · Aerodyne Vector 727 Senior Vector 727 · UNREG
Berlin, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Berlin, MA
Aircraft
Aerodyne Vector 727 Senior Vector 727
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Joseph N Oriorden
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC90DNE03
THE ULTRALIGHT WAS OBSERVED ON FINAL APPROACH. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO THE GROUND. THE BALLISTIC PARACHUTE WAS FOUND DEPLOYED. SOME WITNESSES REPORTED THE WINGS FOLDED PRIOR TO IMPACT. PORTIONS OF THE PROPELLER WITH RED TIPS WERE FOUND ALONG THE APPROACH PATH FOR 75 YARDS, AND THERE WERE RED PAINT TRANSFER MARKS ON THE BOTTOM LEFT TAIL BOOM.
NTSB Probable Cause
IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE WINGS FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S).
Full Narrative
THE ULTRALIGHT WAS OBSERVED ON FINAL APPROACH. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO THE GROUND. THE BALLISTIC PARACHUTE WAS FOUND DEPLOYED. SOME WITNESSES REPORTED THE WINGS FOLDED PRIOR TO IMPACT. PORTIONS OF THE PROPELLER WITH RED TIPS WERE FOUND ALONG THE APPROACH PATH FOR 75 YARDS, AND THERE WERE RED PAINT TRANSFER MARKS ON THE BOTTOM LEFT TAIL BOOM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerodyne Vector 727 Senior Vector 727
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJoseph N Oriorden
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · BOMBADIER · Reciprocating · 36
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT