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July 26, 1990 · Fouga Fouga-Magister Fouga-Magi · N302FM
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Fouga Fouga-Magister Fouga-Magi
Tail Number
N302FM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA199
ON TURNING FROM BASE TO FINAL THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE TURN WHILE ADDING FULL POWER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO SINK AND STALLED JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER REPORTED NO INJURIES, HOWEVER THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED IN TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL.
Full Narrative
ON TURNING FROM BASE TO FINAL THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO DECAY. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE TURN WHILE ADDING FULL POWER. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO SINK AND STALLED JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER REPORTED NO INJURIES, HOWEVER THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:04 CDT
Nearest AirportWITTMAN (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFouga Fouga-Magister Fouga-Magi
Tail NumberN302FM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsTurbomeca · MARBORE II · Turbojet · 880
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:09
Weather SourceWFAC