Accident Stolp SA-300 Starduster Too N2361,
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Date:Sunday 28 February 1982
Time:19:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic SA30 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Stolp SA-300 Starduster Too
Owner/operator:Jim Prater
Registration: N2361
MSN: MRD-1
Total airframe hrs:667 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-360-A4A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Taylor, TX -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Taylor, TX (T74)
Destination airport:Taylor, TX (T74)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
DURING A SLOW ROLL TO THE LEFT, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT. THE ROLL WAS COMPLETED JUST BEFORE GROUND IMPACT WHICH DEMOLISHED THE AIRCRAFT.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: FTW82DA082
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB FTW82DA082

Location

Revision history:

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03-Apr-2024 16:26 ASN Update Bot Added

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