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May 22, 1989 · Ruschke Starduster TOO Starduster · N32GR
Mc Henry, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mc Henry, IL
Aircraft
Ruschke Starduster TOO Starduster
Tail Number
N32GR
Operator
Lloyd E Hughes
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI89DEE03
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STRUCK TERRAIN WHILE IN AN OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. WITNESSES REPORTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB AND THEN THE AIRPLANE ROTATED TO A NEAR VERTICAL CLIMB FOLLOWED BY A 'HAMMERHEAD MANEUVER' TO THE LEFT. IT THEN DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FLYING PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STRUCK TERRAIN WHILE IN AN OUT OF CONTROL DESCENT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT. WITNESSES REPORTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB AND THEN THE AIRPLANE ROTATED TO A NEAR VERTICAL CLIMB FOLLOWED BY A 'HAMMERHEAD MANEUVER' TO THE LEFT. IT THEN DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood/Wonder Lake (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRuschke Starduster TOO Starduster
Tail NumberN32GR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLloyd E Hughes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:40
Weather SourceWFAC