Tandem Air-Bike accident near Warrensburg, MO
On October 3, 2021, a Tandem Air-Bike (airplane) was involved in an accident near Warrensburg, MO. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 3, 2021
- Place
- Warrensburg, MO
- Aircraft
- Tandem Air-Bike · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 38.849°N, 93.814°W
- NTSB ID
- 20211003104027
Official records · CEN22LA001
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn October 3, 2021, at 1000 central daylight time, a Tandem Air-Bike, unregistered, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Warrensburg, Missouri. Both occupants were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The front seat uncertificated pilot recently purchased the aircraft and asked the rear seat private pilot to teach him how to fly the aircraft. On the day of the accident, the aircraft departed from a private airstrip and flew in a northerly direction. When the airplane was about 200 ft. above the ground, it turned left toward the south. The aircraft then climbed to about 500 ft. above the ground and flew about ½ to 1 mile before turning left toward the south. During the left turn, the aircraft’s left wing dropped. The aircraft entered a descent and impacted the ground. The witness stated the engine was operating. PERSONNEL INFORMATIONThe front seat pilot did not hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate. The rear seat pilot held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine landing rating and his FAA airman medical certificate was expired. The rear seat pilot did not hold a FAA flight instructor certificate. AIRCRAFT INFORMATIONThe aircraft did not meet the definition of Part 103, Ultralight Vehicles, because the gross weight exceeded 254 lbs., the fuel capacity exceeded 5 gallons, and it was configured for more than one occupant. The aircraft was registered, nor did it have an airworthiness certificate, identifying serial number,
Probable cause
The improper judgment of both pilots to attempt a flight while impaired by drugs/medications and their failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
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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.
