Pilot Debrief

Bailey Varieze near Phillipsburg, KS — 2008-05-10

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Date
2008-05-10
Location
Phillipsburg, KS, USA
Aircraft
Bailey Varieze
Registration
N6553C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the reported smoke and prevailing gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

While en route to his destination, the non-certificated pilot reported detecting smoke in the cockpit originating near the instrument panel. While attempting to land in gusty wind conditions, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in substantial damage to the airplane and serious injuries to the pilot. An inspection of instrument panel failed to indentify the source of smoke. Despite numerous attempts, the pilot failed to provide any additional information.

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