N124JSTEEN SKYBOLT JW5 1991-06-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

STEEN SKYBOLT JW5 S/N: 5

Summary

On June 02, 1991, a Steen Skybolt JW5 (N124J) was involved in an accident near Grand Prairie, TX. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VS (STALL). A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N124J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 2, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA089
Location
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Event ID
20001212X17258
Coordinates
32.689903, -97.009391
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VS (STALL). A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STEEN SKYBOLT
Serial Number
5
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
JW5 SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BITTEL DUDLEY P
Address
1515 NATCHES
Status
Deregistered
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76014
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# FTW91FA089