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August 7, 1990 · Christen Industries Eagle II · N44ED
Milwaukee, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Aircraft
Christen Industries Eagle II
Tail Number
N44ED
Operator
Humphrey Edwin J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DEP08
ON THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE, FROM WHICH THE PILOT DID NOT RECOVER. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NOTHING OF A MECHANICAL NATURE WAS FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ENGINE FROM PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE PILOT MAE NO ATTEMPT TO GO-AROUND WHEN PROPER GLIDEPATH WAS NOT ATTAINED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF PROPER GLIDEPATH AND HIS NOT PERFORMING A TIMELY GO-AROUND.
Full Narrative
ON THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE, FROM WHICH THE PILOT DID NOT RECOVER. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NOTHING OF A MECHANICAL NATURE WAS FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE ENGINE FROM PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE PILOT MAE NO ATTEMPT TO GO-AROUND WHEN PROPER GLIDEPATH WAS NOT ATTAINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:48 CDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell (0nm N)
Runway7R
Runway Length8010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristen Industries Eagle II
Tail NumberN44ED
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHumphrey Edwin J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AE10-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC