N173

Substantial
Serious

SCHEMPP-HIRTH NIMBUS II S/N: 27

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 30, 1993
NTSB Number
DEN93LA064
Location
BUENA VISTA, CO
Event ID
20001211X12380
Coordinates
38.830924, -106.139938
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES WHEN OPERATING THE FLAPS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N173
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
27
Engine Type
Electric
Model / ICAO
NIMBUS II ARCE
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KILE RAYMOND L
Address
1539 E NICHOLS CIRCLE
Status
Deregistered
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
CO 80122
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# DEN93LA064