Callair A-3 N2911V
24 June 1990 · Burley, Idaho, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 24 June 1990 at about 19:45 local time, a Callair A-3 registered N2911V, operated by Emil S. Riemer, was involved in an accident near Burley, Idaho, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Burley, Idaho, United States
- Nearest airport
- Burley Muni (BYI)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Callair A-3
- Registration
- N2911V
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Emil S. Riemer
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Brush Prairie
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA90LA111
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
AN ENCOUNTER WITH METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS THAT EXCEEDED THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY TO CLIMB OR MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN WERE FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT OR WINDSHEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 250 TO 300 FEET AGL, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. HE SAID HE PUSHED THE NOSE OVER TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED, ANTICIPATING THAT HE WOULD FIND LIFT NEAR THE GROUND. HE SAID THE DOWNDRAFT TOOK HIM TO THE GROUND. DURING THE ENSUING HARD LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Callair A-3 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 1991 | Callair A-3 | Williams, Arizona, United States | Muir M. Thompson | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Feb 1975 | Callair A-3 | Alpine, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1969 | Callair A-3 | Goldendale, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 1968 | Callair A-3 | Elsinore, California, United States | Skylark Aviati | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1990 | Stanger AIRCOMMANDER 532 | Hansen, Idaho, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 31 Jan 1990 | Swearingen SA226TC | Coeur D'alene, Idaho, United States | Empire Airlines | No injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 1990 | Stinson 108-1 | Boise, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Apr 1990 | Truckee Meadows TIERRA II | Moscow, Idaho, United States | Benham, van S. | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 May 1990 | Piper PA-18-125 | Rogerson, Idaho, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 8 Jun 1990 | Cessna TU206G | Elk City, Idaho, United States | Thomas, Harold E. | No injuries | - |