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April 12, 1988 · Steen Skybolt GT-2 Skybolt GT · N76JJ

Saint John, WA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Saint John, WA
Aircraft
Steen Skybolt GT-2 Skybolt GT
Tail Number
N76JJ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA88LA072

AFTER TKOF WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT DID A MANEUVER AT 50-60 FT AGL THAT INVOLVED A STEEP (90 DEGREE) BANKED TURN TO A SNAP ROLL. THE BIWING ACFT WAS CAPABLE OF AEROBATIC FLT AND THE PLT HAD DISCUSSED AEROBATIC ROLL MANEUVERS ON TKOF WITH THE ACFT CO-OWNER. THE CO-OWNER SAID THE ACFT WAS 'EASY TO SNAP ROLL.' HE THOUGHT THE PLT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TURNING TO AVOID A HOUSE, THEN WAS UNPREPARED TO RECOVER WHEN THE ACFT ROLLED. RECOVERY FROM THE MANEUVER WAS NOT COMPLETED. THE ACFT STRUCK THE GND RIGHT WING FIRST, CARTWHEELED, AND BURNED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, CONTROL MALFUNCTION, OR OBSTRUCTED FLT CONTROLS.

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AFTER TKOF WITNESSES SAID THE ACFT DID A MANEUVER AT 50-60 FT AGL THAT INVOLVED A STEEP (90 DEGREE) BANKED TURN TO A SNAP ROLL. THE BIWING ACFT WAS CAPABLE OF AEROBATIC FLT AND THE PLT HAD DISCUSSED AEROBATIC ROLL MANEUVERS ON TKOF WITH THE ACFT CO-OWNER. THE CO-OWNER SAID THE ACFT WAS 'EASY TO SNAP ROLL.' HE THOUGHT THE PLT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TURNING TO AVOID A HOUSE, THEN WAS UNPREPARED TO RECOVER WHEN THE ACFT ROLLED. RECOVERY FROM THE MANEUVER WAS NOT COMPLETED. THE ACFT STRUCK THE GND RIGHT WING FIRST, CARTWHEELED, AND BURNED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, CONTROL MALFUNCTION, OR OBSTRUCTED FLT CONTROLS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 PDT
Nearest AirportLarmie Field (1nm WSW)
Runway20
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd

Aircraft

AircraftSteen Skybolt GT-2 Skybolt GT
Tail NumberN76JJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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