N4268RLARRY E. MEDLIN CHALLENGER II SPEC. 1992-04-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LARRY E. MEDLIN CHALLENGER II SPEC. S/N: CH20690W0541

Summary

On April 27, 1992, a Larry E. Medlin CHALLENGER II SPEC. (N4268R) was involved in an accident near Maize, KS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING SPEED WHILE TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AND RECENT AVIATION EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DCQ02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4268R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 27, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DCQ02
Location
MAIZE, KS
Event ID
20001211X14388
Coordinates
37.769035, -97.460975
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING SPEED WHILE TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AND RECENT AVIATION EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LARRY E. MEDLIN
Serial Number
CH20690W0541
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
CHALLENGER II SPEC. BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MEDLIN LARRY E
Address
2407 PAYNE
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67204
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92DCQ02