N49BP

Substantial
None

LARS AVID FLYER S/N: 216

Summary

On August 10, 1991, a Lars AVID FLYER (N49BP) was involved in an incident near Colorado Spring, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S DELAY IN FLARING THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: (1) STUCK PISTON RINGS AND (2) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE FLAPS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49BP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA112
Location
COLORADO SPRING, CO
Event ID
20001212X17846
Coordinates
39.029335, -104.289230
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAY IN FLARING THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: (1) STUCK PISTON RINGS AND (2) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE FLAPS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LARS
Serial Number
216
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
AVID FLYER BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1021 WINFIELD CT
Status
Deregistered
City
LANSDALE
State / Zip Code
PA 19446-4363
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# DEN91LA112