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May 27, 1985 · Steens Skybolt · N64AB
New Baden, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
New Baden, IL
Aircraft
Steens Skybolt
Tail Number
N64AB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FA211
WITNESSES STATED THE ACFT MADE A LOW PASS DOWN THE RWY (20 TO 30 FT AGL) AT AN AIRSPEED OF APRX 200 MPH. THE ACFT THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMB AND AT ABOUT 100 AT AGL, THE ACFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT LOST ALT DURING THE ROLL AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT.
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WITNESSES STATED THE ACFT MADE A LOW PASS DOWN THE RWY (20 TO 30 FT AGL) AT AN AIRSPEED OF APRX 200 MPH. THE ACFT THEN ENTERED A STEEP CLIMB AND AT ABOUT 100 AT AGL, THE ACFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT LOST ALT DURING THE ROLL AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFISCHER (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSteens Skybolt
Tail NumberN64AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC