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August 20, 1990 · Christen/Walter Christen Eagle II Christen E · N3272U
Marana, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Christen/Walter Christen Eagle II Christen E
Tail Number
N3272U
Operator
Fred a Leidig
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX90DUJ06
WITNESSES REPORTED OBSERVING THE AIRCRAFT ENTER INTO A HAMMERHEAD TURN, LOSE CONTROL AND PROCEED INTO AN INVERTED FLAT SPIN UNTIL IT WENT OUT OF SIGHT. THEY REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS AT FULL POWER AT THE TIME. VISUAL WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED AND NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A 60 DEGREE NOSE DOWN, WINGS LEVEL UPRIGHT ATTITUDE. BOTH PILOTS WERE WEARING PARACHUTES.
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WITNESSES REPORTED OBSERVING THE AIRCRAFT ENTER INTO A HAMMERHEAD TURN, LOSE CONTROL AND PROCEED INTO AN INVERTED FLAT SPIN UNTIL IT WENT OUT OF SIGHT. THEY REPORTED THE ENGINE WAS AT FULL POWER AT THE TIME. VISUAL WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED AND NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE REPORTED. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A 60 DEGREE NOSE DOWN, WINGS LEVEL UPRIGHT ATTITUDE. BOTH PILOTS WERE WEARING PARACHUTES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristen/Walter Christen Eagle II Christen E
Tail NumberN3272U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFred a Leidig
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1D · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160°
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC