N26TJSUKHOI SU-26MX 1990-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SUKHOI SU-26MX S/N: 51-01

Summary

On June 17, 1990, a Sukhoi SU-26MX (N26TJ) was involved in an accident near Oklahoma City, OK. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SUBSEQUENT STALL/SPIN, DUE TO INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. FATIGUE MAY HAVE BEEN A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26TJ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 17, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA120
Location
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Event ID
20001212X23417
Coordinates
35.389560, -97.580757
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SUBSEQUENT STALL/SPIN, DUE TO INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. FATIGUE MAY HAVE BEEN A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SUKHOI
Serial Number
51-01
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SU-26MX SU26
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# FTW90FA120