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April 27, 1989 · Maule M-5 · N20BS
Ainsworth, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Ainsworth, NE
Aircraft
Maule M-5
Tail Number
N20BS
Operator
Selix Leroy
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC89FA099
THE PILOT TOOK OFF INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER FILING A VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT PLAN. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS. THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN AN EXTREME NOSE LOW ATTITUDE IN AN OPEN FIELD NEAR THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE LOSS OF AICRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUD CONDITIONS AND FOG.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AFTER FILING A VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) FLIGHT PLAN. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS. THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED IN AN EXTREME NOSE LOW ATTITUDE IN AN OPEN FIELD NEAR THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 CDT
Nearest Airport3nm NW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5
Tail NumberN20BS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSelix Leroy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-350-C1 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC