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June 29, 1988 · Darlington Monnett MONI Monnett MO · N2276R
Vincentown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vincentown, NJ
Aircraft
Darlington Monnett MONI Monnett MO
Tail Number
N2276R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88DHD02
THE PLT WAS ON HIS 1ST FLT IN THE HOME BUILT ACFT. DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS. HE BELIEVED THAT HE MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY PULLED UP THE NOSE AT THAT TIME. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT STALLED, PITCHED NOSE DOWN & CRASHED ABOUT 100 YDS BEYOND THE DEP END OF THE RWY.
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THE PLT WAS ON HIS 1ST FLT IN THE HOME BUILT ACFT. DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS. HE BELIEVED THAT HE MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY PULLED UP THE NOSE AT THAT TIME. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT STALLED, PITCHED NOSE DOWN & CRASHED ABOUT 100 YDS BEYOND THE DEP END OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:44 EDT
Nearest AirportREDLION (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2880 ft
Runway Width43 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDarlington Monnett MONI Monnett MO
Tail NumberN2276R
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKfm · 107E · Reciprocating · 25
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO