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October 29, 1982 · Ted Smith 601P · N90439
Augusta, ME
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Augusta, ME
Aircraft
Ted Smith 601P
Tail Number
N90439
Operator
Saul Duff Kronovet
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC83FA004
PILOT LOST CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT DURING LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERS TO ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING. THE LOW CEILING AND RISING TERRAIN AROUND THE AIRPORT INFLUENCED THE PILOTS DECISIONS TO MAKE TIGHT TURNS AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS STALLED AND ROLLED INVERTED ONTO THE RUNWAY DURING A TURN.
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PILOT LOST CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT DURING LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERS TO ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING. THE LOW CEILING AND RISING TERRAIN AROUND THE AIRPORT INFLUENCED THE PILOTS DECISIONS TO MAKE TIGHT TURNS AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS STALLED AND ROLLED INVERTED ONTO THE RUNWAY DURING A TURN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:57 EDT
Nearest AirportAugusta State (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5149 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTed Smith 601P
Tail NumberN90439
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSaul Duff Kronovet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:53