Casualties unknown

Aircraft Enters Spin During Go-Around Maneuver (N21CS)

Santa FE, NM, US

On August 17, 1990, a Beech J35 (registration N21CS) operated by Walton, Harold E. was involved in an aviation accident near Santa FE, NM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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While maneuvering to land, the pilot was instructed to go around. The aircraft subsequently entered a spin and crashed. No preimpact mechanical issues were found.

Accident Sequence

During the landing phase, air traffic control instructed the pilot to execute a go-around maneuver. Shortly after initiating the go-around, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled spin and impacted the ground. Investigators found no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunction that could have caused the accident.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was equipped with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. 3A15, which involved the installation of drooped wing tips, known as Demer Super Tips. This modification was intended to improve climb performance, increase cruise speed, reduce stall speed, and shorten takeoff distance.

Toxicology Findings

Post-accident toxicological analysis of the pilot's blood sample detected the presence of ethanol at a concentration of 0.041%. However, the blood sample was deemed unsuitable for analysis, and the result was not considered reliable.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23976. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.