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September 27, 1990 · Blaise Midget Mustang Midget MUS · N7148B
Kernville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Kernville, CA
Aircraft
Blaise Midget Mustang Midget MUS
Tail Number
N7148B
Operator
Blaise Richard
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX90DVA13
THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT WAS ON HIS FIRST FLIGHT IN THIS AIRCRAFT AND STATED HE DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE FIRST APPROACH AND MADE A GO AROUND. ON THE SECOND APPROACH HE ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO GET TOO SLOW AND IT STALLED AND CRASHED ONTO THE RUNWAY. HE REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED SUFFICIENT TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN THIS AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT WAS ON HIS FIRST FLIGHT IN THIS AIRCRAFT AND STATED HE DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE FIRST APPROACH AND MADE A GO AROUND. ON THE SECOND APPROACH HE ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO GET TOO SLOW AND IT STALLED AND CRASHED ONTO THE RUNWAY. HE REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest AirportKern Valley (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBlaise Midget Mustang Midget MUS
Tail NumberN7148B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBlaise Richard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT