On June 19, 1985, a Ryan NAVION A (registration N4974K) was involved in an aviation accident near Kingman, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After departing a private airstrip, an aircraft performed two snap rolls at about 100 feet. During the second roll, it descended steeply and struck the ground. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft. No mechanical discrepancies were noted.
Maneuvers
After departing a private airstrip, the aircraft was observed to perform low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers. The maneuvers consisted of two snap rolls at approximately 100 feet above ground level.
Accident Sequence
During the second snap roll, the aircraft was observed descending steeply until it struck the ground. The ensuing impact with the ground and post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.
Investigation Findings
No mechanical discrepancy was noted with the aircraft's control systems. The investigation did not identify any pre-existing mechanical issues that could have contributed to the accident.