N7XRAKINS STINGER 1991-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AKINS STINGER S/N: FKA

Summary

On April 04, 1991, a Akins STINGER (N7XR) was involved in an accident near Blairstown, MO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP AFTER THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED WEATHER, LOST CONTROL INFLIGHT, & EXCEEDED THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DCG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7XR.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 4, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DCG01
Location
BLAIRSTOWN, MO
Event ID
20001212X16740
Coordinates
38.550121, -93.949928
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP AFTER THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED WEATHER, LOST CONTROL INFLIGHT, & EXCEEDED THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AKINS
Serial Number
FKA
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
STINGER FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AKINS RICHARD E
Address
PO BOX 555
Status
Deregistered
City
RAYMORE
State / Zip Code
MO 64083
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# CHI91DCG01