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July 30, 1985 · Larry Schindler Midget MUSTANG-1 Midget MUS · N28LS
Paxton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Paxton, IL
Aircraft
Larry Schindler Midget MUSTANG-1 Midget MUS
Tail Number
N28LS
Operator
Larry Schindler
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FEV01
THE ACFT PITCHED UP AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. AFTER A RT & LEFT TURN THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN AND STRUCK THE GROUND LEFT WING DOWN AT ABOUT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT OR COMPONENTS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR THE PLT WHICH SHOULD HAVE SUSPENDED AIR FLYING DURING THE PERIOD OF TAKING THE MEDICATION.
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THE ACFT PITCHED UP AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. AFTER A RT & LEFT TURN THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN AND STRUCK THE GROUND LEFT WING DOWN AT ABOUT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT OR COMPONENTS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR THE PLT WHICH SHOULD HAVE SUSPENDED AIR FLYING DURING THE PERIOD OF TAKING THE MEDICATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPaxton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLarry Schindler Midget MUSTANG-1 Midget MUS
Tail NumberN28LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLarry Schindler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC