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September 23, 1990 · Christen Industries A-1 · N6082P
Middle River, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Middle River, MD
Aircraft
Christen Industries A-1
Tail Number
N6082P
Operator
Jack B Poage
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO90FA077
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANUEVERS AS PART OF AN AIRSHOW. AFTER CONDUCTING SEVERAL MANUEVERS, THE AIRPLANE ENTERED A DESCENT AND BEGAN TO SPIN. THE AIRPLANE SPUN FOUR TIMES, THEN IT STRUCK THE GROUND AS THE PILOT WAS LEVELING FROM THE DESCENT. THE ENGINE SOUNDS INCREASED JUST BEFORE IMPACT. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DELAYED HIS RECOVERY FROM AN INTENTIONAL SPIN MANUEVER UNTIL THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANUEVERS AS PART OF AN AIRSHOW. AFTER CONDUCTING SEVERAL MANUEVERS, THE AIRPLANE ENTERED A DESCENT AND BEGAN TO SPIN. THE AIRPLANE SPUN FOUR TIMES, THEN IT STRUCK THE GROUND AS THE PILOT WAS LEVELING FROM THE DESCENT. THE ENGINE SOUNDS INCREASED JUST BEFORE IMPACT. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:03 EDT
Nearest AirportMartin State (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristen Industries A-1
Tail NumberN6082P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJack B Poage
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourceWFAC