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August 27, 1985 · Roger W Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 EAA Biplan · N3541

Sprimg Greem, WI

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sprimg Greem, WI
Aircraft
Roger W Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 EAA Biplan
Tail Number
N3541
Operator
John R Boatwright
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85FEP03

EAA BI PLANE N3541, PILOTED BY JOHN BOATRIGHT, AND REGISTERED TO FREEBORN COUNTY AIRCRAFT INC., ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA, SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DURING A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 27 AT THE LONE ROCK AIRPORT AT APPROXIMATELY 1900 CDT ON AUGUST 26, 1985. THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AND SOLE OCCUPANT OF THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SERIOUR INJURIES. MR. BOATRIGHT REPORTED THAT HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED AS HE REDUCED POWER TURNIGN FINAL. HE STATED THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A SPIN. HE STATED HE RECOVERED FROM THE SPIN, BUT WAS TOO LOW TO AVOID COLLISION WITH GROUND. VISUAL METEORLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED, AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED.

Full Narrative

EAA BI PLANE N3541, PILOTED BY JOHN BOATRIGHT, AND REGISTERED TO FREEBORN COUNTY AIRCRAFT INC., ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA, SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DURING A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 27 AT THE LONE ROCK AIRPORT AT APPROXIMATELY 1900 CDT ON AUGUST 26, 1985. THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AND SOLE OCCUPANT OF THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SERIOUR INJURIES. MR. BOATRIGHT REPORTED THAT HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED AS HE REDUCED POWER TURNIGN FINAL. HE STATED THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A SPIN. HE STATED HE RECOVERED FROM THE SPIN, BUT WAS TOO LOW TO AVOID COLLISION WITH GROUND. VISUAL METEORLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED, AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:05 CDT
Nearest AirportTri-County (1nm S)
Runway27
Runway Length4050 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRoger W Stigen EAA Biplane SR-1 EAA Biplan
Tail NumberN3541
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohn R Boatwright
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C8512F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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