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May 22, 1989 · Douglas DC3C-S13CG · N47CE
Waterman, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Waterman, IL
Aircraft
Douglas DC3C-S13CG
Tail Number
N47CE
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI89MA095
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION WHILE TRAINING THE COPILOT AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A STALL/SPIN, THEN DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM THE SPIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: USE OF EXCESSIVE ELEVATOR TRIM, THE PIC'S LACK OF TRAINING (IN APPROACHES TO STALLS) AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE/MODEL OF AIRCRAFT, AND THE COPILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE/MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION WHILE TRAINING THE COPILOT AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A STALL/SPIN, THEN DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM THE SPIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: USE OF EXCESSIVE ELEVATOR TRIM, THE PIC'S LACK OF TRAINING (IN APPROACHES TO STALLS) AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE/MODEL OF AIRCRAFT, AND THE COPILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE/MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftDouglas DC3C-S13CG
Tail NumberN47CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2000-7M2-D5 · Reciprocating · 1500
Seats26
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:28
Weather SourceWFAC