Walter W. Bell LAZER EDGE accident near El Reno, OK
On June 14, 1995, a Walter W. Bell LAZER EDGE (airplane) was involved in an accident near El Reno, OK. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 14, 1995
- Place
- El Reno, OK
- Aircraft
- Walter W. Bell LAZER EDGE · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 34.480°N, 97.130°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X03703
NTSB summary
On June 14, 1995, at 1010 central daylight time, a Bell Lazer Edge, N33PE, was destroyed following a loss of control while maneuvering near El Reno, Oklahoma. The private pilot was fatally injured. The experimental airplane, owned by Walter W. Bell, was being operated under with Title 14 CFR Part 91 with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificate of Waiver for aerobatic flight when the accident occurred. The flight originated from the El Reno Municipal Airpark at 0955 CDT. A flight plan was not filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A National Aerobatic Judge, who observed and critiqued the pilot's aerobatic flying from a reviewing stand, reported that the first practice session started approximately 0840 and lasted about 35 minutes. During the session, the pilot practiced his "intermediate sequences" consisting of "45 degree up lines and 45 degree down lines, plus vertical up and down lines." A critique was accomplished via radio between the pilot and the judge. At the end of the session, the pilot landed, debriefed, and rested for about 35 to 40 minutes. Following the debrief, the pilot stated that, he wanted to fly again to practice his intermediate "free style" sequence, and requested that the judge remained to monitor a second practice flight. The pilot departed on his second flight approximately 0955, and according to the judge, "flew the intermediate sequence with no difficulty." The pilot then stated (via radio) to the judge that he was not satisfied with his "snap rolls", and was going to practice three or four more. [The "snap roll" maneuve
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT THE LOW ALTITUDE.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
