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March 24, 1989 · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · N60KB
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Tail Number
N60KB
Operator
Coulliette Roy M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA134
AT THE BEGINNING OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY USING A THREE POINT TAKEOFF. WHEN THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, THE ANGLE OF ATTACK WAS EXTREMELY HIGH. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LOWER THE NOSE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING. THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. AFTER THE ACCIDENT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRONT SEATBELT WAS TIED TO THE CONTROL STICK IN THE AFT POSITION. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE MUST HAVE OVERLOOKED IT DURING THE PREFLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.
Full Narrative
AT THE BEGINNING OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY USING A THREE POINT TAKEOFF. WHEN THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, THE ANGLE OF ATTACK WAS EXTREMELY HIGH. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LOWER THE NOSE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING. THE RIGHT WING DROPPED AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. AFTER THE ACCIDENT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRONT SEATBELT WAS TIED TO THE CONTROL STICK IN THE AFT POSITION. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE MUST HAVE OVERLOOKED IT DURING THE PREFLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 MST
Nearest AirportPleasant Valley (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Tail NumberN60KB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoulliette Roy M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · O-760 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO