# NTSB Accident FTW90FA138
> **MINGESS-BENNETT M30** · 1990-07-07 · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW90FA138
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23696
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-07-07
- **Location:** NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.699697, -98.109298
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MINGESS-BENNETT
- **Model:** M30
- **Registration:** N97RJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN THE OVERTAKING AIRCRAFT (N97RJ) TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE AIRCRAFT THAT HAD BEEN LEADING (N911HG). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  THE LACK OF ABILITY FOR THE PILOT IN THE LEAD AIRCRAFT (N911HG) TO BE ABLE SEE OTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE RACE, AND SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE FOR BOTH PILOTS TO MANEUVER THEIR AIRCRAFT IN AN EFFORT TO GET A WINNING ADVANTAGE.

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