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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Zlin Z326 · Springfield, TN · December 20, 1995

Date: December 20, 1995 · 12:22 local
Place: Springfield, TN
Phase of flight: Unknown/Not Reported
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N6660B
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL96LA025
Reported as: Zlin Z326
Reported engine: Lycoming AEIO540D4A5
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 6,443 total

N6660BRegistration cancelled Sep 22, 2014 · Moravan ZLIN Z50 LAS/N 0004 · Built 1976 Airframe modelMoravan ZLIN Z50 LA Engine modelLycoming AEIO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Near vertical ground impact. Observed only vertical dive. No checkout in type.

As the FAA filed it

NEAR VERTICAL GROUND IMPACT. OBSERVED ONLY VERTICAL DIVE. NO CHECKOUT IN TYPE.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ATL96LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpringfield, TNthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.Dec 20, 1995 · Destroyed