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May 30, 1989 · Boeing E75 (PT-13D) E-75 (PT-1 · N5325N
Jacksonville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Aircraft
Boeing E75 (PT-13D) E-75 (PT-1
Tail Number
N5325N
Operator
Cary J Myers
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL89LA154
THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE MADE A LOW PASS DOWN RUNWAY 09 AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP WHERE HE NORMALLY DID HIS FLYING. AFTER PASSING THE END OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO PULL UP STEEPLY AS IF TO ENTER A LOOP, TURN 180 DEGREES AND FLY INTO THE GROUND. A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR OBSERVING THE AIRPLANE STATED THAT 'THE AIRPLANE WENT INTO AN ACCELERATED STALL AND SPUN INTO THE GROUND'. NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR IN FLIGHT FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE PILOT SUCCUMBED TO INJURIES ABOUT 14 HOURS AFTER THE CRASH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN ACCELERATED STALL DURING AN ABRUPT MANEUVER, LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM THE ENSUING SPIN PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND.
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THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE MADE A LOW PASS DOWN RUNWAY 09 AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP WHERE HE NORMALLY DID HIS FLYING. AFTER PASSING THE END OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO PULL UP STEEPLY AS IF TO ENTER A LOOP, TURN 180 DEGREES AND FLY INTO THE GROUND. A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR OBSERVING THE AIRPLANE STATED THAT 'THE AIRPLANE WENT INTO AN ACCELERATED STALL AND SPUN INTO THE GROUND'. NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR IN FLIGHT FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING THE EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE PILOT SUCCUMBED TO INJURIES ABOUT 14 HOURS AFTER THE CRASH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 EDT
Nearest AirportWings Aloft (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing E75 (PT-13D) E-75 (PT-1
Tail NumberN5325N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCary J Myers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:10
Weather SourceWFAC