N48DS

Substantial
None

EXPERIMENTAL BARRACUDA S/N: 216

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
N48DS
Make
EXPERIMENTAL
Serial Number
216
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BARRACUDA BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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