N48DSEXPERIMENTAL BARRACUDA 1988-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

EXPERIMENTAL BARRACUDA S/N: 216

Summary

On October 17, 1988, a Experimental BARRACUDA (N48DS) was involved in an incident near Ypsilanti, MI. 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: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING AND INABILITY TO APPROPRIATELY CORRECT FOR THE PORPOISE ACTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEC01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48DS.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 17, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI89DEC01
Location
YPSILANTI, MI
Event ID
20001213X26999
Coordinates
42.239280, -83.620841
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING AND INABILITY TO APPROPRIATELY CORRECT FOR THE PORPOISE ACTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EXPERIMENTAL
Serial Number
216
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
BARRACUDA HYPR
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STILES CHARLES R
Address
406 W OTTAWA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LANSING
State / Zip Code
MI 48933
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# CHI89DEC01