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July 10, 1990 · Cessna 170 · N4068V
Fillmore, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Fillmore, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 170
Tail Number
N4068V
Operator
Mcgowen Stanley S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90FA155
THE PILOT'S FIRST ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF WAS ABORTED. HE RETURNED TO THE RAMP AND REMOVED SOME BAGGAGE AND THEN ATTEMPTED FLIGHT AGAIN. ON THIS SECOND TRY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED LIFTING OFF THE GROUND WITH VERY LITTLE ACCELERATION NOTICED.AFTER CLIMBING TO 100 FEET, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A RIGHT BANK, DESCENDED ABRUPTLY, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT AND HIS PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN INADVERTENT STALL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT'S FIRST ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF WAS ABORTED. HE RETURNED TO THE RAMP AND REMOVED SOME BAGGAGE AND THEN ATTEMPTED FLIGHT AGAIN. ON THIS SECOND TRY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED LIFTING OFF THE GROUND WITH VERY LITTLE ACCELERATION NOTICED.AFTER CLIMBING TO 100 FEET, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A RIGHT BANK, DESCENDED ABRUPTLY, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PILOT AND HIS PASSENGER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportFillmore Munci. (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5050 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN4068V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcgowen Stanley S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C 145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT