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August 17, 1990 · Fisher Flying Products Classic BI Plane Classic BI · N532DB
Memphis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Memphis, MO
Aircraft
Fisher Flying Products Classic BI Plane Classic BI
Tail Number
N532DB
Operator
David a Bailie
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DCA02
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING HIS LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE LEFT THE RUNWAY, ROLLED INTO LOW BRUSH AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING HIS LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE LEFT THE RUNWAY, ROLLED INTO LOW BRUSH AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMEMPHIS (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFisher Flying Products Classic BI Plane Classic BI
Tail NumberN532DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Bailie
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532LC · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO