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August 5, 1990 · Pitts S2B · N260RM
Springfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Pitts S2B
Tail Number
N260RM
Operator
Regal Quality Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90DEV07
THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND CLIMBED INTO THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A TOUCH-AND-GO. HE REQUESTED AND WAS CLEARED FOR A BREAK TURN TO DOWNWIND. WITNESSES REPORT AN ABRUPT LEFT TURN TOWARD THE DOWNWIND DURING WHICH THE AIRPLANE COMMENCED A LEFT SPINNING DESCENT TO COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. NO MECHANICAL DESCREPANCY WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL DURING THE BREAK TURN TO DOWNWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND CLIMBED INTO THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A TOUCH-AND-GO. HE REQUESTED AND WAS CLEARED FOR A BREAK TURN TO DOWNWIND. WITNESSES REPORT AN ABRUPT LEFT TURN TOWARD THE DOWNWIND DURING WHICH THE AIRPLANE COMMENCED A LEFT SPINNING DESCENT TO COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. NO MECHANICAL DESCREPANCY WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRFRAME OR ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:22 CDT
Nearest AirportCAPITAL (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S2B
Tail NumberN260RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRegal Quality Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350°
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWFAC