Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 19, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA045
Location
BREWER, ME
Event ID
20001211X14247
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'S FAILURE TO CORRECT AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N62951
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7752001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCCANDLESS AIRCRAFT LC
Address
1275 B OLIVE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50441
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# BFO92LA045