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April 18, 1989 · Vestal Quickie Q2 · N14VV
St Joseph, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St Joseph, MO
Aircraft
Vestal Quickie Q2
Tail Number
N14VV
Operator
Vestal Ronald D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA092
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DURING A LANDING, HE FLARED TOO HIGH & THE ACFT STALLED & HIT THE RWY. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY & NOSED OVER. THE PLT HAD LESS THAN 3 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DURING A LANDING, HE FLARED TOO HIGH & THE ACFT STALLED & HIT THE RWY. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY & NOSED OVER. THE PLT HAD LESS THAN 3 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportRosecrans (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length8058 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVestal Quickie Q2
Tail NumberN14VV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVestal Ronald D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100-DQ · Reciprocating · 75
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC