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July 12, 1990 · Larsen Charles Bennett Phoenix Vendetta LS Phoenix VE · N44PV
Boulder City, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Boulder City, NV
Aircraft
Larsen Charles Bennett Phoenix Vendetta LS Phoenix VE
Tail Number
N44PV
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90LA130
AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE EXPERIMENTAL HOME BUILT AIRPLANE WAS ON A DOWNWIND FOR ONE RUNWAY, WHEN THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN. THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE PITCHED UP THEN DOWN ALMOST VERTICAL TO THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SPIRALED TO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE IN THE PATTERN FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE ENTERING SPIN.
Full Narrative
AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE EXPERIMENTAL HOME BUILT AIRPLANE WAS ON A DOWNWIND FOR ONE RUNWAY, WHEN THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN. THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE PITCHED UP THEN DOWN ALMOST VERTICAL TO THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SPIRALED TO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 PDT
Nearest AirportBoulder City (1nm W)
Runway15
Runway Length3850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLarsen Charles Bennett Phoenix Vendetta LS Phoenix VE
Tail NumberN44PV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHirth · F30 · Reciprocating · 97
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC