N9HDDowner Aircraft Industries KR-1 1993-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Downer Aircraft Industries KR-1 S/N: 001

Summary

On February 23, 1993, a Downer Aircraft Industries KR-1 (N9HD) was involved in an accident near Prescott, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA AT THE TIME OF THE POWER INTERRUPTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9HD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 23, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA135
Location
PRESCOTT, AZ
Event ID
20001211X11856
Coordinates
34.619884, -112.419570
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA AT THE TIME OF THE POWER INTERRUPTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOWNER AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
KR-1 FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WOODWARD ROBERT O
Address
19 WALKING DIAMOND
Status
Deregistered
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
AZ 86301
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# LAX93LA135