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February 19, 1984 · Ultraclassics Bearcat 150 Bearcat 15 · UNREG
Abita Springs, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Abita Springs, LA
Aircraft
Ultraclassics Bearcat 150 Bearcat 15
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Wm C Auffings
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84FU003
THE AIRMAN TOOKOFF FOR A PERSONAL FLT, AND AFTER CIRCLING, MADE A DESENDING HIGH SPEED PASS OVER THE ARPT. HE THEN PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A CLIMB AND BEGAN A ROLL. ABOUT 2/3 THROUGH THE ROLL, THE VEHICLE'S NOSE DROPPED AND IT DOVE INTO THE GROUND. THE NOSE OF THE VEHICLE IMBEDDED INTO THE DIRT ABOUT 18 INCHES.
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THE AIRMAN TOOKOFF FOR A PERSONAL FLT, AND AFTER CIRCLING, MADE A DESENDING HIGH SPEED PASS OVER THE ARPT. HE THEN PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A CLIMB AND BEGAN A ROLL. ABOUT 2/3 THROUGH THE ROLL, THE VEHICLE'S NOSE DROPPED AND IT DOVE INTO THE GROUND. THE NOSE OF THE VEHICLE IMBEDDED INTO THE DIRT ABOUT 18 INCHES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CST
Nearest AirportSt. Tammary Parish (1nm NNW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltraclassics Bearcat 150 Bearcat 15
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWm C Auffings
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKawasaki · TA440A · Reciprocating · 40
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT