N96CSSNYDER MA-5 CHARGER 1990-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

SNYDER MA-5 CHARGER S/N: 001

Summary

On July 27, 1990, a Snyder MA-5 CHARGER (N96CS) was involved in an accident near Hamburg, PA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. 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 ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. THE PILOT'S ABRUPT MANEUVER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DHA02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96CS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 27, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DHA02
Location
HAMBURG, PA
Event ID
20001212X23777
Coordinates
40.550518, -75.980552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. THE PILOT'S ABRUPT MANEUVER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SNYDER
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MA-5 CHARGER DH85
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SNYDER CLAIR E
Address
RD 2 PO BOX 1110
Status
Deregistered
City
BREINIGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 18031
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# NYC90DHA02