# NTSB Accident FTW92LA125
> **SHEWMAKER BD5** · 1992-05-03 · CASTROVILLE, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA125
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14647
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-03
- **Location:** CASTROVILLE, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.340108, -98.869583
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SHEWMAKER
- **Model:** BD5
- **Registration:** N68DS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE FLARE. FACTORS WERE THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PROPELLER FEATHERING SYSTEM AND THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE AIRCRAFT AND THE SLIPPED PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE SYSTEM.

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