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February 25, 1989 · Taylorcraft L-2M · N60201
Olcott, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Olcott, NY
Aircraft
Taylorcraft L-2M
Tail Number
N60201
Operator
Paul Trudnowski
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89LA090
WHILE ON DOWNWIND LEG, THE PILOT STATED, HE STOPPED PAYING ATTENTION TO HIS AIRSPEED BECAUSE OF THE BEAUTIFUL DAY. WHEN HE BANKED LEFT TO TURN BASE LEG THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. DURING RECOVERY FROM THE STALL THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A HANGAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INATTENTIVENESS OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE TURNING BASE LEG FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH A HANGAR.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON DOWNWIND LEG, THE PILOT STATED, HE STOPPED PAYING ATTENTION TO HIS AIRSPEED BECAUSE OF THE BEAUTIFUL DAY. WHEN HE BANKED LEFT TO TURN BASE LEG THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. DURING RECOVERY FROM THE STALL THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A HANGAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportPALMER (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2525 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft L-2M
Tail NumberN60201
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPaul Trudnowski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-170-3 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO