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April 2, 1983 · Glasair SH2 · N94RB
Camano Island, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Camano Island, WA
Aircraft
Glasair SH2
Tail Number
N94RB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA83FA072
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED IN A FLAT LEFT HAND SPIN WHICH CONTINUED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED THE SPIN FROM A VERTICAL MANEUVER AT ABOUT 2000 FEET AGL. THE PILOT HAD HELPED BUILD THIS AIRCRAFT. HE WAS CHARACTERIZED AS A CONSERVATIVE PILOT AND HAD RECEIVED NO TRAINING IN AEROBATICS OR SPINS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT OR PASSENGER.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED IN A FLAT LEFT HAND SPIN WHICH CONTINUED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED THE SPIN FROM A VERTICAL MANEUVER AT ABOUT 2000 FEET AGL. THE PILOT HAD HELPED BUILD THIS AIRCRAFT. HE WAS CHARACTERIZED AS A CONSERVATIVE PILOT AND HAD RECEIVED NO TRAINING IN AEROBATICS OR SPINS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT OR PASSENGER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlasair SH2
Tail NumberN94RB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT