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May 21, 1989 · Aeronca 65-TAC · N39304
Pryor, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Pryor, OK
Aircraft
Aeronca 65-TAC
Tail Number
N39304
Operator
Cole Charles W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA095
ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, THE ACFT TOOK OFF TO THE SOUTH AND TURNED TO THE NORTH MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT. AS THE ACFT APPROACHED WIRES THE ACFT ENTERED A RIGHT TURN AND STARTED TO SPIN. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE AND FLIPPED OVER INTO 18 INCHES OF WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT AFTER PULLING UP TO CLEAR WIRES WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Full Narrative
ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, THE ACFT TOOK OFF TO THE SOUTH AND TURNED TO THE NORTH MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE AIRPORT. AS THE ACFT APPROACHED WIRES THE ACFT ENTERED A RIGHT TURN AND STARTED TO SPIN. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE AND FLIPPED OVER INTO 18 INCHES OF WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:06 CDT
Nearest AirportLongs Airport North (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 65-TAC
Tail NumberN39304
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCole Charles W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC