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October 15, 1989 · Steen Skybolt · N211RB
Bessemer, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
Steen Skybolt
Tail Number
N211RB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL90DKJ01
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING IN AN AIRSHOW. HE STATED TO THE FAA INSPECTOR THAT A SNAP ROLL WAS ATTEMPTED. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT ELEVATOR PITCH UP AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED, THEN SCOOPED OUT. AT THAT POINT HE WAS TOO LOW TO RECOVER AND DESCENDED TO IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO DENSE WOODS ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY EDGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DURING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER. WHILE ATTEMPTING A SNAP ROLL, THE PILOT FAILED TO INTRODUCE SUFFICIENT ELEVATOR INPUT TO COMPLETE THE MANEUVER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS PERFORMING IN AN AIRSHOW. HE STATED TO THE FAA INSPECTOR THAT A SNAP ROLL WAS ATTEMPTED. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT ELEVATOR PITCH UP AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED, THEN SCOOPED OUT. AT THAT POINT HE WAS TOO LOW TO RECOVER AND DESCENDED TO IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO DENSE WOODS ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY EDGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:02 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSteen Skybolt
Tail NumberN211RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC