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July 2, 1990 · Maxair MU532 · N307JP
Troy, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Troy, MI
Aircraft
Maxair MU532
Tail Number
N307JP
Operator
Pylat John A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DEC03
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE MAIDEN FLIGHT IN THIS HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT MADE A LOCAL FLIGHT AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED THAT THE AIRSPEED WAS LITTLE HIGH DURING THE LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED. DURING THE BOUNCE THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND POWER AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND TRAVELED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST AFTER CONTACTING GUARD POSTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE MAIDEN FLIGHT IN THIS HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT MADE A LOCAL FLIGHT AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE STATED THAT THE AIRSPEED WAS LITTLE HIGH DURING THE LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED. DURING THE BOUNCE THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND POWER AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND TRAVELED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST AFTER CONTACTING GUARD POSTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 EDT
Nearest AirportTroy Oakland (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3855 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaxair MU532
Tail NumberN307JP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPylat John A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532UL · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC