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September 9, 1990 · Morris AVID Flyer · N7128D
Kerens, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kerens, TX
Aircraft
Morris AVID Flyer
Tail Number
N7128D
Operator
Morris Joe M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW90DPA08
AT ABOUT 100 FEET AGL ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT HAD THE FLAPERONS FULLY EXTENDED AND ENCOUNTERED A GUST. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FIELD. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND IMPACTED RIGHT LANDING GEAR FIRST AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT/BUILDER REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL RECOMMENDED FULL FLAPERONS BE USED AT 20 FEET AGL OR LESS. HE FURTHER RELATED THAT HE WAS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO THE SLOWER ROLL RATE WITH FULL FLAPERONS EXTENDED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S EXTENSION OF FULL FLAPERONS BEFORE DESCENDING TO THE PROPER ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
AT ABOUT 100 FEET AGL ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT HAD THE FLAPERONS FULLY EXTENDED AND ENCOUNTERED A GUST. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FIELD. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND IMPACTED RIGHT LANDING GEAR FIRST AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT/BUILDER REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL RECOMMENDED FULL FLAPERONS BE USED AT 20 FEET AGL OR LESS. HE FURTHER RELATED THAT HE WAS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO THE SLOWER ROLL RATE WITH FULL FLAPERONS EXTENDED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMorris AVID Flyer
Tail NumberN7128D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMorris Joe M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHirth · F2703 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourcePILO