# NTSB FTW83FA245: Breezy DRAKE-EDGAR, N2261K, Broken Arrow, OK, May 22, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: May 22, 1983, 12:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Broken Arrow, OK
- Coordinates: 36.030136, -95.779975 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0301&lon=-95.7800&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 20725
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW83FA245
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20725/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA245

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, maneuvering
  - aerobatics - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - flight control,elevator attachment - failure,total (cause)
  - procedure inadequate, manufacturer (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - stall/spin - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A FLAT SPIN THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT 14 TURNS WITH NO CHANGE IN ATTITUDE. THE PLT HAD JUST COMPLETED AN AIR SHOW AND WAS PREPARING TO JOIN A FORMATION FLT TO RETURN TO THE ARPT. JUST BEFORE JOINING THE FORMATION THE PLT WAS SEEN TO DO A 'SPLIT-S' WHICH ENDED IN A NORMAL SPIN THAT WENT FLAT. POST-ACCIDENT EXAM SHOWED THATA ELEVATOR BRACKET HAD FAILED AT A WELD DURING A HEAVIER THAN NORMAL LOAD. THE WELD REVEALED POOR HEAT PENETRATION. THE UPPER SIDE OF THE EAR REVEALED NO METAL FUSING. THE METAL ON THE LOWER SIDE OF THE EAR TO BRACKET WAS PARTIALLY FUSED TOGETHER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2261K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2261K-1998-04-14), registration cancelled 1998-04-14, S/N 82619 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BREEZY DRAKE-EDGAR (DRAKE-EDGA)
- Registry model: [Drake-Edgar BREEZY](https://openairdocs.org/model/drake-edgar-breezy) (registry code 0565092) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 82619
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Richard C. Hamm
- Airport: 1H6, Harvey Young

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 2,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 59 °F
- Observed at: TUL, 8 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19830522020319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830522020319A), May 22, 1983: Amtrrl BREEZYRLU1, Broken Arrow, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Entered a flat spin after a snap roll. Unable to recover due to a failed down elevator bracket. A faulty weld broke

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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