N8805DEagle Aircraft Co. DW-1 1993-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Eagle Aircraft Co. DW-1 S/N: 0034-81

Summary

On February 11, 1993, a Eagle Aircraft Co. DW-1 (N8805D) was involved in an incident near Rachael, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. THE ROAD SIGN WAS A FACTOR RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8805D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 11, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA114
Location
RACHAEL, NV
Event ID
20001211X11839
Coordinates
37.270450, -115.200439
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. THE ROAD SIGN WAS A FACTOR RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EAGLE AIRCRAFT CO.
Serial Number
0034-81
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
DW-1 DW1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THORNTON MICHAEL R
Address
PO BOX 694
Status
Deregistered
City
PAROWAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84761-0694
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA114