Amateur-built STITS SA6B accident near Snohomish, Washington, March 10, 1994
On March 10, 1994, a amateur-built STITS SA6B, registered N4696, was substantially damaged in an accident near Snohomish, Washington (Harvey Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTORS INCLUDE A POLE OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 10, 1994
- Place
- Snohomish, Washington · Harvey Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built STITS SA6B
- Registration
- N4696 · no longer on the register · serial 2186
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
AFTER LANDING LONG AND FAST, THE PILOT ELECTED TO INITIATE A GO- AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, HE ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO GET TOO LOW, AND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED/MUSHED INTO A POLE THAT WAS OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: None
- Seat: frt
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0, 2,650 ft by 36 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 15,000 ft; scat at 8,000 ft
- Temperature: 54°F (12°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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