ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374303
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| Date: | Saturday 30 August 1986 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang MM-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N545JS |
| MSN: | 1001 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-290-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rome, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Evansville, IN | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED HE TOOK OFF TOO CLOSE BEHIND A PRECEDING ACFT AND WAS CAUGHT IN THE WING TIP VORTICIES. THE VORTICES COMBINED WITH A 110 DEG LEFT CROSSWIND (WIND 070/20 GUSTING HIGHER) RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT SAID HE WAS IN A HURRY TO GET HOME BEFORE DARK.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL86LA234
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 08:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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