Summary
On October 11, 1993, a Emmert TIERRA II (N246RE) was involved in an accident near Yukon, OK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WAS AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY TAILWIND.
On October 11, 1993, approximately 1713 central daylight time, an Emmert Tierra II, N246RE, was destroyed during an uncontrolled descent shortly after taking off from Clarence E. Page Airport, Yukon, Oklahoma. The two pilots aboard received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.
The following is based on the Pilot/Operator report. The pilot had just taken off from runway 17L and was turning left onto the crosswind leg when the airplane suddenly rolled further to the left, stalled, and spun approximately 150 degrees. The pilot was able to arrest the spin and was in the process of recovering when the airplane struck the ground. The pilot said he thought a right quartering gust of wind caused the airplane to stall.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N246RE.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
WAS AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY TAILWIND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 11, 1993, approximately 1713 central daylight time, an Emmert Tierra II, N246RE, was destroyed during an uncontrolled descent shortly after taking off from Clarence E. Page Airport, Yukon, Oklahoma. The two pilots aboard received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight.
The following is based on the Pilot/Operator report. The pilot had just taken off from runway 17L and was turning left onto the crosswind leg when the airplane suddenly rolled further to the left, stalled, and spun approximately 150 degrees. The pilot was able to arrest the spin and was in the process of recovering when the airplane struck the ground. The pilot said he thought a right quartering gust of wind caused the airplane to stall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA010