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July 25, 1990 · Wheeler Technology FT-210 · N210EX
Linch, WY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Linch, WY
Aircraft
Wheeler Technology FT-210
Tail Number
N210EX
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90FA146
THIS PROTOTYPE OF A KIT AIRCRAFT WAS BEING FLOWN EN ROUTE TO THE OSHKOSH AIR SHOW FOR DISPLAY. A WITNESS SAW THE AIRCRAFT MOMENTS BEFORE IT CRASHED. ACCORDING TO HIM, THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A SPIN BEFORE IMPACT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE MADE STATEMENTS ABOUT DOING AEROBATICS DURING THE FLIGHT, BUT THERE WAS ALSO INDICATIONS THAT HE MAY HAVE BEEN MERELY MAKING THE STATEMENTS TO TEASE AN EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS SCHEDULED TO BE ON THE FLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR CORRECT THE STALL/SPIN.
Full Narrative
THIS PROTOTYPE OF A KIT AIRCRAFT WAS BEING FLOWN EN ROUTE TO THE OSHKOSH AIR SHOW FOR DISPLAY. A WITNESS SAW THE AIRCRAFT MOMENTS BEFORE IT CRASHED. ACCORDING TO HIM, THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A SPIN BEFORE IMPACT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE MADE STATEMENTS ABOUT DOING AEROBATICS DURING THE FLIGHT, BUT THERE WAS ALSO INDICATIONS THAT HE MAY HAVE BEEN MERELY MAKING THE STATEMENTS TO TEASE AN EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS SCHEDULED TO BE ON THE FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWheeler Technology FT-210
Tail NumberN210EX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC