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November 2, 1986 · Koons-Donald Sonerai II · N23DK
Macon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Koons-Donald Sonerai II
Tail Number
N23DK
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL87FA016
DURING CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL WHILE TURNING TO A LEFT CROSSWIND. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE AFTER COLLIDING WITH TWO TREES. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT AND LOCAL RESIDENTS WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST EXITING DUE TO FIRE AND HIGH TEMP. THE AIRCRAFT EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN MATERIAL FAILURES. WITNESSES SAW THE AIRCRAFT IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE DURING CLIMBOUT FOLLOWED BY A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE PRIOR TO IMPACT.
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DURING CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL WHILE TURNING TO A LEFT CROSSWIND. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE AFTER COLLIDING WITH TWO TREES. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT AND LOCAL RESIDENTS WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST EXITING DUE TO FIRE AND HIGH TEMP. THE AIRCRAFT EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN MATERIAL FAILURES. WITNESSES SAW THE AIRCRAFT IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE DURING CLIMBOUT FOLLOWED BY A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE PRIOR TO IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:42 EST
Nearest AirportHerbert Smart (2nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length4696 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftKoons-Donald Sonerai II
Tail NumberN23DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · VWYR2321 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC