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U-FITAQP: 21) THE IMPOSSIBLE TURN

Vans RV-4 | N98GB

Yuba City, California

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Key facts

  • DateJuly 16, 2026
  • Local time7:10 AM
  • LightDay
  • WeatherVMC
  • Phase of flightTakeoff
  • People on board1
  • Fatalities1
  • AirportO52

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Accident Location

City, State
Yuba City, California
Latitude
39.130414
Longitude
-121.603332
Airport ID
O52
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N98GB
Make
Vans
Model
RV-4
Category / Class
Aircraft Single Engine Land
Amateur Built
Yes
Registry
FAA Registry Inquiry For: N98GB →

Pilot Info

Pilot in command
Binse, Gerald Robert
Gender
Male
Age
68
Certification
Private Pilot
IFR rating
No
Medical
Basic Med
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
VMC
Time of day
Day
Phase of flight
Takeoff
Pilot error
Yes
Pilot incapacitation
No
People on board
1
PIC fatality
1
Total fatalities
1
NTSB travel
Unknown
AQP category
21) THE IMPOSSIBLE TURN →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

Pending. Made a takeoff from runway 17 and immediately encountered a problem, and attempted the impossible turn for a right had pattern to opposite direction runway 35. The aircraft landed long with high energy and went through the northern fence and the accident pilot was killed.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

Pending.

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